New Bridge School
Academy special converter · Ages 5–19 · Oldham
New Bridge School is a special school in Oldham for ages 5–19 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 5 February 2025.
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Key facts
- Address
- Roman Road, Hollinwood, Oldham, OL8 3PH
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 5–19
- Council
- Oldham
- Pupils on roll
- 728 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 50.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 10
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 5 February 2025
Strengths
- “The school community is dedicated to ensuring that every moment counts for pupils.”
- “Pupils have numerous opportunities to develop their employability skills, as well as to hone their independence and communication skills.”
- “For example, an overseas trip enabled pupils to enhance their digital technology and enterprise skills while creating a prototype computer application used for business.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 17 March 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 0.2 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
What a pass unlocks for New Bridge School
- Earlier exam results, 2022/23 to 2023/24
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices and rents, broadband and transport around the school
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Oldham.
- Hollinwood Academy 0.1 mi School remains Outstanding Last distance published
- Teenage Kicks 0.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Greater Manchester Independent School 0.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Hulme Grammar School 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Spring Brook Academy 1.3 mi Good
- Chances Mentoring 1.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Kingfisher Special School 1.5 mi Standards maintained
- Halcyon Way School 1.5 mi Not judged