The short version
Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
- 52% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 5–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 717
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 51.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Trust
- NEW BRIDGE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Gavin Lyons
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Roman Road, Hollinwood, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 3PH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKaskenmoor School
Secondary · Very close
Hollinwood Academy
Academy · Very close
Oasis Academy Limeside
Primary · 690m away
Higher Failsworth Primary School
Primary · 726m away
Limehurst Community Primary School
Primary · 869m away
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 902m away
Co-op Academy Failsworth
Secondary · 1.0km away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is New Bridge School's Ofsted rating?
New Bridge School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend New Bridge School?
New Bridge School currently has 717 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does New Bridge School take?
New Bridge School caters for pupils aged 5 to 19.
Where is New Bridge School?
New Bridge School is in Oldham, OL8 3PH, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does New Bridge School have a sixth form?
Yes, New Bridge School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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