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Other independent special school · Rochdale · OL12 9SN

Ages 8–16 · Rochdale

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census.

School capacity
1
Gender
Mixed
School type
Other independent special school

Age range

Ages 8–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Independent

Location

Address
Shaw Cottage, Shaw Street, Hamer
Postcode
OL12 9SN
Town
Rochdale
Local authority
Rochdale
District
Rochdale
Constituency
Rochdale
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban major conurbation

SEN & specialist provision

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

SEN types
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

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

Mixed other independent special school, Ages 8–16, in Rochdale, Rochdale. Notable characteristics: independent, special school. SEN provision includes: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Rochdale
64
Academies among open schools in Rochdale
41% (26)
Open schools in OL12
32
Open schools in Rochdale LA
106

Nearby schools

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

Compare with theseAll in RochdaleNear OL12

  • Hamer Community Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

    Community school · Primary

    Rochdale · OL16 2SU · Rochdale

    Ages 3–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM58.4%
    • Demand0.93

    0.1 miles away

  • Springside

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Community special school

    Manchester · OL16 2SU · Rochdale

    Ages 3–11

    • KS20%
    • Absence14.3%
    • FSM39.5%

    0.1 miles away

  • Kentmere Primary Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Rochdale · OL12 9EE · Rochdale

    Ages 3–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM40.2%
    • Demand1.24

    0.3 miles away

  • Heybrook Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Rochdale · OL12 9BJ · Rochdale

    Ages 2–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM45.3%
    • Demand0.99

    0.4 miles away

  • Meadows School

    Other independent special school

    Rochdale · OL12 9EN · Rochdale

    Ages 11–16

    0.5 miles away

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