Education

Oldham Hulme Grammar School student Lucy Bowden

Imaginative student uses art as a way of dealing with Manchester attack aftermath

Oldham Hulme Grammar School student, Lucy Bowden has used exceptional GCSE art work as her way of expressing her feelings about the Manchester Arena attack in 2017.

Date Published 08/07/2019


Inspirational Oldham student fights for place at Cambridge university

Role-model student from Oldham Hulme Grammar School gets his first taste of student life at Cambridge university.

Date Published 10/07/2019

Cricket match raising funds for Maggie's Oldham a success

Last Friday (28th June), a Werneth Cricket Club X1 played against an Oldham Hulme Grammar School X1 to promote the sporting and commercial partnership between the two...

Date Published 03/07/2019


Students to take part in Oldham pledge cultural trail

400 primary school children and Oldham Sixth Form College students will be walking around the town centre on a Culture Trail on Friday (5th July) as part of the Oldham Learning...

Date Published 03/07/2019

Oldham College initiate support to expand options for college leavers

In a move coordinated by Oldham College, the leaders of 203 general further education colleges in England have joined forces to lobby the Chancellor and Secretary of State for...

Date Published 27/06/2019


Oldham College approved for T Level qualifications

Oldham College has been approved as a specialist T Level provider by the Department of Education.

Date Published 21/06/2019

Edwina Currie visits OSFC to talk politics

On Tuesday 11th June, Edwina Currie returned to OSFC (Oldham Sixth Form College) for a third time to talk to students about the current state of British Politics.

Date Published 19/06/2019


Oldham College celebrates creative success

Hundreds of visitors flocked to the annual Creative Exhibition at Oldham College on Thursday night to experience the sights and sounds of their students’ end-of-year project work.

Date Published 18/06/2019

Another successful Choral Speaking Festival

Oldham’s Coliseum theatre was packed with children as choirs from across the town came together for the Presentation Morning on Wednesday 1st of May.

Date Published 10/05/2019


School students in Oldham are inspired to start thinking about their futures

Over 1,000 Year 5 students from primary schools across Oldham attended the Careers Fair held at Mahdlo Youth Zone on 27th March 2019.

Date Published 15/04/2019

Oldham school celebrates wellbeing in schools award 2019

Oasis Academy in Oldham had cause for celebration last night as they triumphed in the UK-wide Place2Be ‘Wellbeing in Schools Awards’ 2019 at London’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel,...

Date Published 27/03/2019


Oldham's Aim High Goes International

Aim High Tuition, a social enterprise based in Oldham and Chadderton has recently taken it's social responsibility beyond the local community and gone international!

Date Published 22/03/2019

Hopwood Hall students volunteer with local veterans at Rochdale Town Hall

The Veterans Breakfast Club is attended by approximately 70 to 90 Army/Navy/Royal Air Force/Royal Marine Veterans and serving members of the armed forces.

Date Published 18/03/2019


Photography portrait workshop set for Oldham

Calling all budding photographers, University College Oldham have the chance for you to test your skills by using their professional studios and learn more about things such as...

Date Published 12/03/2019

Planning permission granted for autism school in Oldham

On Wednesday 13th February, Oldham Council granted planning permission for the new building that is being built in Greenfield by local business Robert Scott and Sons for Bright...

Date Published 05/03/2019


Greater Manchester Mayor praises fundraising Oldham students

Greater Manchester’s Mayor has praised the efforts of a group of students from Oldham Sixth Form College after they raised over £1,000 prior to Christmas for two local charities.

Date Published 30/01/2019

Get signed up for Jukebox Joy ahead of British Science Week

Primary school children in the Oldham area will be encouraged to play with their food in free computer programming workshops being offered by ComputerXplorers during British...

Date Published 09/01/2019


Francis really is a Star apprentice

A trainee electrician from Oldham has won ‘Apprentice of the Year' in The Guinness Partnership's Star Awards.

Date Published 08/01/2019

Super Stuart seals UK award glory

Stuart Smith, an apprentice at Hopwood Hall College, has won the most prestigious student award in the UK for plastering, Student of the Year, at the Plasterers’ Company Training...

Date Published 17/12/2018


Sinhote has a truly special creative talent

Sinhote Co, an ESOL student at Hopwood Hall College, has been wowing fellow students and friends with his models and animatronics made completely from recycled materials.

Date Published 13/12/2018

Local apprentices celebrate with Rochdale Training

Rochdale Training has celebrated the success of its apprentices at its 49th awards celebration.

Date Published 11/12/2018


Hopwood Hall launches free courses for local adults

Hopwood Hall College has launched a new range of free adult courses to provide new opportunities for local residents.

Date Published 03/12/2018

College delight at Red Devils link-up

Hopwood Hall College have entered an official partnership with Rugby League’s Salford Red Devils as part of a talent identity plan for the surrounding communities.

Date Published 30/11/2018


Pupils learn the importance of staying safe on the roads

Oldham Council officials visited Alexandra Park primary school during Road Safety Week.

Date Published 29/11/2018

Atiqur urges students to open doors to a successful future

As a student at the Radclyffe School in Chadderton, he was head boy when the school moved into its new modern building in 2008.

Date Published 28/11/2018


Steve's so happy in his work!

He might have covered hundreds of miles on foot across some of the most remote places on earth, but for one Oldham teacher the awards and recognition show no signs of slowing

Date Published 27/11/2018

Drama students wow the audience - in their pyjamas!

Performing one of William Shakespeare’s best-loved plays, in their pyjamas! 

Date Published 27/11/2018


St Matthews' celebrate 'tremendous' Ofsted rating turnaround

Staff, governors and parents at St Matthew’s C of E Primary in Chadderton are celebrating after the school’s quite remarkable turnaround in Ofsted fortunes during the past three...

Date Published 23/11/2018

Mr T drops in at Clarksfield Primary!

Pupils were in for a treat when the Mayor of Oldham, Councillor Javid Iqbal, visited Clarksfield Primary School, dressed as Mr T (from the 'A' Team). 

Date Published 23/11/2018


Students putting the hard work in at Dovestones

After contacting the ‘Life for a Life’ charity, who specialise in planting trees and creating benches at memorial parks, students from Oldham College certainly made their mark at...

Date Published 22/11/2018

Students warned to beware of the scammers

University students are being targeted by scammers with fake tax refunds in an effort to steal money and personal details, warns HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Date Published 22/11/2018


Inspirational Ben is a big hit at Oasis Academy

The Year 11 awards presentation evening at Oasis Academy Oldham featured a very special guest who knows a thing or two about staying power!

Date Published 21/11/2018

Sporting stars inspire Northmoor pupils

Pupils from Northmoor Academy received an inspirational visit from Olympic swimmer and Commonwealth Games medallist Jess Lloyd and Great Britain national medallist Rhianna

Date Published 21/11/2018


Delight at Ultimate Products Academy link-up

Multi-national local business Ultimate Products have partnered with Oldham College to offer a life-changing opportunity to local students via the Ultimate Products Academy.

Date Published 16/11/2018

Innovative schools' support programme backed by Minister

A trailblazing investment into Oldham schools is improving the emotional and mental wellbeing of children and young people.

Date Published 16/11/2018


The National Theatre is coming to Chadderton!

A specially staged production of the National Theatre’s award-winning play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, will be seen by Blessed John Henry Newman College in...

Date Published 13/11/2018

Spanish exchange students enjoy a warm Oldham welcome

Spanish exchange students from IES Manuel Gutierrez Aragón in Torrelavega, Spain, spent a week with counterparts from Oldham Sixth Form College recently.

Date Published 09/11/2018


City mayor to speak at Hopwood Hall conference

The Mayor of Greater Manchester will speak at Hopwood Hall College's “Shape the Future of Skills in Rochdale” conference on Thursday, November 22, alongside Rochdale MP, Tony...

Date Published 08/11/2018

Youth Mayor inspires children at Alexandra Park school

Oldham's Youth Mayor, Amber Powell, took time out of her busy schedule to visit pupils at Alexandra Park Junior School.

Date Published 07/11/2018


The Big Brush is back, with nurseries and schools signing up fast!

Oldham Council’s annual Big Brush campaign is back, encouraging as many children to brush their teeth as often as possible and to get everyone into that toothbrushing habit.

Date Published 07/11/2018

College staff put their best foot forward in aid of the Annie Kenney Project

Superfit staff from the Oldham College raised a whopping £1,250 for the Annie Kenney Project as they took part in the Rochdale 10K and half marathon event.

Date Published 05/11/2018


Plastering apprentice Stuart breaks the mould with national award shortlisting

Stuart Smith, an apprentice at Hopwood Hall College, made the three-student shortlist for the Plasterers’ Company Training Awards – the biggest awards for plastering in the UK.

Date Published 01/11/2018

Hero Steve shortlisted for prestigious top teacher award

Intrepid St Joseph's primary school deputy head Steve Hill MBE has been shortlisted for the prestigious Teacher of the Year Award at the Educate Awards ceremony in Liverpool on...

Date Published 31/10/2018


Simple Life's cash boost for Mills Hill Primary

As part of its UK CSR strategy, new build rental specialists Simple Life Homes has pledged £8,000 to Mills Hill Primary School in Chadderton.

Date Published 29/10/2018

Proud Oldhamer Sir Norman awarded Honorary Fellowship

Hugely popular Oldham philanthropist Sir Norman Stoller was back in his home town today (Friday) to receive an Honorary Fellowship from Governors at the Oldham College and...

Date Published 19/10/2018


Government Minister introduces new T Level qualification to Oldham Sixth Form College students

The Government’s Apprenticeships and Skills Minister Anne Milton was at the Oldham Sixth Form College today (Thursday), meeting with tutors and students and enlightening them with...

Date Published 18/10/2018

Pupils have lift-off as Rocket World come to school

Pupils from Alexandra Park primary enjoyed a visit from Rocket World, who bring visitors from around the world to visit schools around the country.

Date Published 11/10/2018


New Werneth Primary play area makes a 'massive' difference

Key stage one pupils at Werneth Primary school are having a ‘whale of a time’ using their brand new, improved playground facilities after extensive work was completed recently.

Date Published 11/10/2018

New Principal lands 'dream' role at Oasis Academy Oldham

Oasis Academy Oldham’s new Principal, Ms Dominique Gobbi, is getting ready for her first Open Evening in charge of the Hollins Road Academy.

Date Published 10/10/2018


Clarksfield all set to join the Oasis family

The regeneration of an Oldham primary school has moved closer after both the Department for Education (DfE) and Oldham Local Authority approved significant funding applications...

Date Published 05/10/2018

Is Britain losing its mind? Furore after Uni clapping ban

Students at the University of Manchester have been told clapping and applauding has been banned as they prepare to return to the classroom.

Date Published 03/10/2018


Griffin brings high-tech education to the children of Oldham

Systems Analyst Griffin Cheng has relocated from Hong Kong to Oldham to set up a technology education business, ComputerXplorers, that inspires children aged three to 13 to...

Date Published 01/10/2018

It's party time at Woodhouses Primary!

Woodhouses Primary celebrated its 50th birthday with a host of esteemed guests at an afternoon tea party.

Date Published 01/10/2018


Littlemoor pupils mix it with royalty!

Pupils from Littlemoor Primary School in Oldham enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when they attended the first National Prince William Award graduation event, alongside HRH...

Date Published 01/10/2018

Youth Sport award boost for Radclyffe staff and pupils

A huge and growing range of sporting opportunities, coupled with an involvement in competitive games for many students, has earned the Radclyffe School the highest accolade from...

Date Published 27/09/2018


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