Spring Brook Academy
Academy special converter · Ages 4–16 · Oldham
Spring Brook Academy is a special school in Oldham for ages 4–16 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 28 June 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Dean Street, Failsworth, Oldham, M35 0DQ
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 4–16
- Council
- Oldham
- Pupils on roll
- 113 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 69% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 28 June 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils enjoy coming to Spring Brook Academy.”
- “This is because leaders and staff create a learning environment that is filled with kindness and warmth.”
- “They arrive happy and keen to learn.”
To improve
- “However, in one or two subjects, the curriculums are new.”
- “This means that some teachers are not as confident in the delivery of these subjects.”
- “This hinders how well some pupils learn new knowledge.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 20 September 2023 (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.
What a pass unlocks for Spring Brook Academy
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