EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale
Other independent special school · Ages 11–16 · Oldham
EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale is an independent special school in Oldham for ages 11–16.
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Key facts
- Address
- 276 Maygate, Off Chadderton Way, Oldham, OL9 6TR
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Council
- Oldham
- Pupils on roll
- 16 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “As soon as pupils arrive in the school, leaders and staff begin to dismantle this perception.”
- “Leaders place great emphasis on raising pupils' aspirations and ensuring that they understand the role that education will play in helping them to achieve their goals.”
- “Over time, pupils' behaviour and attendance markedly improve as they develop an appreciation of the value in engaging with all that the school offers.”
To improve
- “They have often had negative experiences of school in the past and, when they first join, many do not believe that education has anything to offer them.”
- “However, in a few subjects, checks on pupils' understanding are less precise.”
- “Some gaps in pupils' knowledge are not closed as swiftly as they could be.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 15 May 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Oldham.
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- Supreme Start Ltd 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade
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