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New Bridge School

Academy special converter · Oldham · OL8 3PH

Ages 5–19 · 728 pupils · Oldham

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

Overall absence

13.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2025-03-16

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence13.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)40.6%
Unauthorised1.9%
Authorised absence
11.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
5.6%
Enrolments in measure
485

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 fill91%

728 pupils · 800 places

Pupils on roll
728
Boys / girls
508 / 220
School capacity
800
Capacity fill
728 / 800 (91%)
Free school meals
51.3%
FSM pupils
252
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 5–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: NEW BRIDGE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
NEW BRIDGE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
New Bridge Academy
Headteacher
Mr Gavin Lyons

Location

Address
Roman Road, Hollinwood
Postcode
OL8 3PH
Town
Oldham
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Oldham
District
Oldham
Constituency
Manchester Central
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; VI - Visual Impairment; OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability; HI - Hearing Impairment; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment; PD - Physical Disability; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty; SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty; PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
SEN unit
SEN unit places
300 on roll / 300 capacity

Local context

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

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 5–19, in Oldham, Oldham, 728 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, special school. Free school meals: 51.3%. SEN provision includes: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; VI - Visual Impairment; OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability….

Open schools in Oldham
115
Academies among open schools in Oldham
52% (60)
Open schools in OL8
23
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.

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  • Hollinwood Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Academy special sponsor led

    Oldham · OL8 3PT · Oldham

    Ages 4–19

    • Att814.6
    • P8-1.5
    • EM5+0%
    • Absence12.4%

    0.1 miles away

  • Oasis Academy Limeside

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Primary

    Oldham · OL8 3SB · Oldham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS238%
    • Absence6.9%
    • FSM71.0%

    0.4 miles away

  • Holy Family RC Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Oldham · OL8 3NG · Oldham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM49.5%

    0.5 miles away

  • Limehurst Community Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Oldham · OL8 3JQ · Oldham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence7.4%
    • FSM50.7%

    0.5 miles away

  • Co-op Academy Failsworth

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Manchester · M35 9HA · Oldham

    Ages 11–16

    • Att842.3
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+34%
    • Absence10.9%

    0.6 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Gavin Lyons
Telephone
01618832401
Website
www.newbridgeschool.net

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