Kingfisher Special School is a special academy in Oldham for children and young people aged 4 to 11.
- Ages 4–11
- 218 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 218 (places for 202)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sue Caine (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Kingfisher Learning Trust
- Opened
- 1 September 2016
- Free school meals
- 57.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Oldham
- School reference (URN)
- 143304
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Oldham council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, December 2014; standards maintained (March 2025)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in December 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Early yearsOutstanding
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, March 2025).
Contact and getting there
Foxdenton Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9QR
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Kingfisher Special School
How do I get a place at Kingfisher Special School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Kingfisher Special School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What ages does Kingfisher Special School take?
Aged 4 to 11, boys and girls.
What is Kingfisher Special School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Kingfisher Special School?
Foxdenton Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9QR, in Oldham.
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