Kingfisher Special School

Special
Academy
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Outstanding

Foxdenton Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9QROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Kingfisher Special School is a special school in Oldham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 126 schools in Oldham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 3 December 2014, report published 22 December 2014

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Early years provision: Outstanding

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

23 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 62 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Pupil numbers and mix

218 pupils on roll, with places for 202

Eligible for free school meals54.6%

54.6%, 28.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language42.7%

42.7%, 21.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0.5%

0.5%, 14.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan99.5%

99.5%, 93.5 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Kingfisher Special School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Chances Mentoring	0.1 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Not published
Halcyon Way School	0.1 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	0% met the expected standard
Path 4	1 mile	Report card: Needs attention	Not published
Hollinwood Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 18.4
New Bridge School	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 0.2

School details

School type: Academy special converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: KINGFISHER LEARNING TRUST
Age range: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mrs Sue Caine
Phone: 01615530310
Website: kingfisher.oldham.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Foxdenton Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9QR
Local authority: Oldham
URN: 143304

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.