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Halcyon Way School
Oldham·Not applicable·North West·Free schools special
URN: 143762Not judgedOfsted published 12 Jan 2025
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
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Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Oldham for local comparison.
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Ofsted Requires improvementAttainment 8 46.8
Compare with Halcyon Way SchoolSchool information
| URN | 143762 |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Free schools special |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-11 |
| Headteacher | Sue Caine |
| Trust | KINGFISHER LEARNING TRUST |
| Admissions | — |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | — |
| Pupils | 118 |
| FSM eligible | 46.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Gordon Street, Chadderton, Oldham Ol9 9QE
https://www.halcyonway.co.uk/1615350011| DfE number | 7002 |
| UKPRN | 10088760 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2022 |
| GIAS updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 12 Jan 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Not judged
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| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2025 |