Kingfisher Special School
Other · Academy special converter · Ages 4–11 · Oldham
Kingfisher Special School is an other school in Oldham for ages 4–11 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 19 March 2025.
Key facts
- Address
- Foxdenton Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9QR
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- 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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Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Oldham.
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