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OL8 1RE · Independent Special School
Thornycroft School
- Ages 5 to 19
- Oldham OL8
In short: an independent special school.
Good to know
Worth checking
- Fees not shown. We don't hold fees for this school. Ask about extras and bursaries.
- Last Ofsted visitApr 2026less than a year ago
Then and now
What Ofsted found
Every Ofsted visit
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A shorter visit in April 2026
Ofsted visited before the school opened to check whether it was likely to meet the independent school standards. It's the most up-to-date view of the school, so it's worth reading before you visit.
Ofsted's verdict: Ofsted found the school likely to meet the standards.
Read the 2026 report on OfstedThe four grades, in plain English
- Outstanding
- Much better than the minimum.
- Good
- Meets every standard well.
- Requires improvement
- Not yet good. Ofsted will be back soon.
- Inadequate
- Serious problems that must be fixed.
Day to day
Life at Thornycroft School
Sixth formThe government register doesn't say. Ask the school.
Before and after schoolWe don't hold club times. Ask the school.
Open day
What to ask when you visit
Based on what the data says about Thornycroft School. Take this list with you.
- 1“What are the fees, and what do they include?”We don't hold fees for this school yet. Ask about extras and bursaries.
- 2“How do you support children who need extra help?”Every school has to support children with special educational needs.
Nearby
See all Oldham independent schoolsOther schools nearby
Popular schools fill up, so it's wise to list more than one. Here's how Thornycroft School compares with its neighbours.
You're hereOfsted: OutstandingHollinwood Academy
OL8 3PT · Academy · All-through · Ages 4–19
- Met the standard
- 0%
- Days missed
- 12.6%
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.7
Ofsted: OutstandingNew Bridge School
OL8 3PH · Academy · All-through · Ages 5–19
- Attainment 8
- 0.2
- Days missed
- 12.8%
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.0
Ofsted: GoodSpring Brook Academy
M35 0DQ · Academy · All-through · Ages 4–16
- Met the standard
- 0%
- Days missed
- 27.6%
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.1
Keep an eye on Thornycroft School
We'll email you when there's a new Ofsted report, new results or new admissions figures. Nothing else.
The basics
School details
- Ages
- 5 to 19
- Type
- Independent Special School
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- None
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Hallam
- Opened
- March 2026
- Council
- Oldham
- Address
- Newport Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 1RE
- School number (URN)
- 152361 · See it on the government register
Questions
Questions parents ask
Does Thornycroft School have a sixth form?
The government register doesn't say. Ask the school whether pupils can stay on after 16.
Is it a faith school?
No, it doesn't have a religious character.
Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce, academy accounts, admissions statistics, Ofsted and ISI. Photos are stand-ins. School details and inspections checked against official records on 5 November 2026.