Located in Dukinfield, Oakdale School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Oakdale School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Cheetham Hill Road, Dukinfield, SK16 5LD |
| Website: | www.oakdale.tameside.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01613679299 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Tameside |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs T Tray |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151321 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 166 |
| Number of Pupils: | |
| Number of Boys: | |
| Number of Girls: |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 2,717 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 2,948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree Primary School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | - not rated | 60 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Primary School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | 3out of 4 | 60 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LB | - not rated | 203 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LB | 3out of 4 | 203 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Base St Mary's Road , SK14 4EZ | - not rated | 628 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | - not rated | 208 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astley Sports College and Community High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | - not rated | 208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | 2out of 4 | 208 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | - not rated | 404 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | - not rated | 404 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 2,814 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 2,814 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LD | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | 4out of 4 | 208 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | - not rated | 208 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Ashton School Bennett Street , SK14 4SS | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.