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Halcyon Way School

Free schools special · Oldham Ol9 9QE

Ages 2–11 · 130 pupils · Oldham

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Ofsted

Not judged

KS2 expected (RWM)

0%

Overall absence

15.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2024-11-19

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence15.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)50.0%
Unauthorised1.3%
Authorised absence
14.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.1%
Enrolments in measure
98

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill93%

130 pupils · 140 places

Pupils on roll
130
Boys / girls
86 / 44
School capacity
140
Capacity fill
130 / 140 (93%)
Free school meals
51.5%
FSM pupils
67
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools special

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: KINGFISHER LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
KINGFISHER LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Kingfisher Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Sue Caine

Location

Address
Gordon Street, Chadderton
Town
Oldham Ol9 9QE
Local authority
Oldham
District
Oldham
Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban major conurbation

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools special, Ages 2–11, in Oldham Ol9 9QE, Oldham, 130 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school. Free school meals: 51.5%.

Open schools in Oldham Ol9 9QE
1
Academies among open schools in Oldham Ol9 9QE
0% (0)
Open schools in Oldham LA
128

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Oldham Ol9 9QE

  • Kingfisher Special School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy special converter

    Oldham · OL9 9QR · Oldham

    Ages 4–11

    • KS20%
    • Absence12.1%
    • FSM57.6%

    0.1 miles away

  • Chances Mentoring

    Other independent special school

    Oldham · OL9 9JT · Oldham

    Ages 11–16

    0.1 miles away

  • Yew Tree Community School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Oldham · OL9 8LD · Oldham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence7.2%
    • FSM39.8%
    • Demand0.99

    0.4 miles away

  • Christ Church CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Oldham · OL9 9ED · Oldham

    Ages 4–11

    • KS293%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM26.7%
    • Demand1.00

    0.5 miles away

  • Stanley Road Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Oldham · OL9 7HX · Oldham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM35.6%
    • Demand1.00

    0.7 miles away

  • St Luke's CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Oldham · OL9 9HT · Oldham

    Ages 4–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM34.6%
    • Demand0.97

    0.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sue Caine
Telephone
01615350011
Website
https://www.halcyonway.co.uk/

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