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Kingfisher Special School
Oldham·Not applicable·North West·Academy special converter·OL9 9QR
URN: 143304
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Compare with Kingfisher Special SchoolSchool information
| URN | 143304 |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Academy special converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 4-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Sue Caine |
| Trust | KINGFISHER LEARNING TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | OL9 9QR |
| Pupils | 214 |
| FSM eligible | 50.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Foxdenton Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 9QR
www.kingfisher.oldham.sch.uk1615530310| DfE number | 7013 |
| UKPRN | 10057753 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2016 |
| 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 | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |