Kingfisher Special School
Academy special converter · Ages 4–11 · Oldham
Kingfisher Special School is a special school in Oldham for ages 4–11 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 19 March 2025.
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Key facts
- Address
- Foxdenton Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9QR
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 4–11
- Council
- Oldham
- Pupils on roll
- 218 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 54.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 19 March 2025
Strengths
- “Kingfisher Special School provides an inspirational, safe and nurturing environment in which pupils flourish.”
- “The school opens the world to pupils.”
- “It is incredibly ambitious for pupils’ achievement.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 13 May 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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