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Oldham·Not applicable·North West·Other independent special school·OL9 6TR
URN: 151393
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School information
| URN | 151393 |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent special school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Kevin Buchanan |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | — |
| Religious character | — |
| Postcode | OL9 6TR |
| Latest pupils | — |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
276 Maygate, Off Chadderton Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 6TR
https://www.edstartschools.comView local authority page3003034414| DfE number | 6028 |
| UKPRN | — |
| Opened | 13 Mar 2025 |
| GIAS updated | 12 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |