Located in Oldham, Saddleworth School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Saddleworth 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.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL3 5NU |
| Website: | http://www.saddleworth.oldham.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01457872072 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Oldham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Mike Anderson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 151361 |
Ofsted inspection date: 30/01/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1406 |
| Number of Pupils: | |
| Number of Boys: | |
| Number of Girls: |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Chad's Church of England Primary School Rhodes Avenue , Uppermill OL3 6EE | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's CofE Primary School Rhodes Avenue , Uppermill OL3 6EE | - not rated | 382 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School Delph New Road , Dobcross OL3 5BP | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School Delph New Road , Dobcross OL3 5BP | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Primary School Shaw Street , Greenfield OL3 7AA | - not rated | 1,751 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleworth School Huddersfield Road , Diggle OL3 5NU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saddleworth School Huddersfield Road , Diggle OL3 5NU | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Futures School Friezland Lane , Greenfield OL3 7EU | - not rated | 2,350 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.