The short version
83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 5–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 15
- Capacity
- 83%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Head
- Mrs Louise Whalley (Manager)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Good
May 2023 | Inspection
Additional inspection
July 2020 | Inspection
Additional inspection
December 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
December 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2016 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
February 2013 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
April 2009 | Inspection
Location
Friezland Lane, Oldham, Oldham NOT BOLTON, Lancashire, OL3 7EU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreenfield St Mary's CofE School
Primary · 462m away
Greenfield Primary School
Primary · 567m away
Friezland Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Mossley Hollins High School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Saddleworth School
Secondary · 2.2km away
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Milton St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bright Futures School a selective school?
No. Bright Futures School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bright Futures School's Ofsted rating?
Bright Futures School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bright Futures School?
Bright Futures School currently has 15 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bright Futures School take?
Bright Futures School caters for pupils aged 5 to 16.
Where is Bright Futures School?
Bright Futures School is in Oldham NOT BOLTON, OL3 7EU, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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