Healey Learning Centre

  • Special
  • Independent
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Unit 16, Hollow Works, Shawclough Road, Rochdale, OL12 6LNOpen in maps

Healey Learning Centre is a special school in Rochdale for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 105 schools in Rochdale. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2025.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 23 April 2025, report published 19 May 2025

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

34 pupils on roll, with places for 70

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Healey Learning Centre

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Whitehall Academy0.7 milesReport card: Expected standardNot published
Willow View School0.9 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Redwood1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 1.1
Springside1 mileReport card: Strong standard0% met the expected standard
Great Howarth School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Other independent special school
Sector
Independent
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mr Robert Cochrane
Phone
07915269720
Website
apex-specialisteducation.com
Address
Unit 16, Hollow Works, Shawclough Road, Rochdale, OL12 6LN
Local authority
Rochdale
URN
150845

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.