Halcyon Way School, based in Oldham Ol9 9QE, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a free schools special and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character.

Halcyon Way School currently has around 118 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 66.1% boys and 33.9% girls. Around 46.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 15.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 50%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (51.7%). pakistani pupils make up about 22% , followed by bangladeshi at 11.9%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Gordon Street, Oldham Ol9 9QE,
Website: https://www.halcyonway.co.uk/
Telephone: 01615350011
School Type: Free schools special
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Oldham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Sue Caine
Religious character: None
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 143762

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 19/11/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 140
Number of Pupils: 118
Number of Boys: 78
Number of Girls: 40

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 15.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 50% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British51.70%61
Pakistani22.00%26
Bangladeshi11.90%14
African3.40%4
White and Asian2.50%3
Other Asian2.50%3
Other (any other ethnic group)1.70%2
Caribbean0.80%1
Other White0.80%1
White and Black Caribbean0.80%1
White and Black African0.80%1
Other Mixed0.80%1
Other Black0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Below Average (-11.2)
Writing: Well Below Average (-10.0)
Maths: Well Below Average (-11.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Local authority average
4%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Local authority average
103.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Local authority average
103.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Moorclose Nursery School
Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE
- not rated 1,990 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Yew Tree Community School
Alcester Street , Chadderton OL9 8LD
- not rated 656 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Yew Tree Junior School
Alcester Street , Chadderton OL9 8LD
- not rated 817 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Yew Tree Infant School
Alcester Street , Chadderton OL9 8LD
- not rated 817 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Crawley Way , Off Denton Lane OL9 9ED
3out of 4 879 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Stanley Road Primary School
Derby Street , Chadderton OL9 7HX
3out of 4 1,209 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Off Canon Dolan Way , Chadderton OL9 9QY
2out of 4 578 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College
Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY
- not rated 578 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
South Chadderton School
Butterworth Lane , Chadderton OL9 8EA
- not rated 1,231 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Collective Spirit Free School
Butterworth Lane , Chadderton OL9 8DX
- not rated 1,231 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
The Radclyffe School
Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS
- not rated 1,430 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oldham Sixth Form College
Union Street West , OL8 1XU
- not rated 2,750 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Oldham Sixth Form College
Union Street West , OL8 1XU
- not rated 2,750 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Oldham College
Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA
- not rated 2,808 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Halcyon Way School
Gordon Street , Chadderton
- not rated 0 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
The Kingfisher Community Special School
Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR
- not rated 125 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Gorse Bank Community Special School
Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR
- not rated 125 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Foxdenton Community Special School
Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR
- not rated 125 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingfisher Special School
Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR
4out of 4 125 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.