Education

Crompton House students have had three meetings with students from Lviv so far

Lviv Mayor visits Crompton House school

Mayor Andriy Sadovyi, Mayor of Lviv in Ukraine, visited Crompton House school this week, along with some other notable guests including Councillor Mohon Ali and Dave Fortier from One World Strong.

Date Published 28/02/2025


Inaugural Winfield Literacy Award winners are annnounced

Hulme Grammar School has announced the winners of the inaugural Winfield Literacy Award for Oldham, a competition designed to inspire young writers and promote literacy across the...

Date Published 28/02/2025

Two Oldham schools recognised as being among the top 10 in England

The Pinnacle Learning Trust has announced that two of its academies, Broadfield Primary School and Oldham Sixth Form College (OSFC), have been recognised as two of the top 10...

Date Published 28/02/2025


Parents salute the school team helping children to thrive thanks to their life-changing SEND provision

Proud parents have been singing the praises of the Richmond Academy in Oldham, where pupils with special educational needs and disabilities are enjoying playing and learning and...

Date Published 24/02/2025

The two the best friends who set up a before and after school club which children love so much they don't want to go home

Mums Bethany and Sophie are making a big impact on the lives of young children after launching a popular before and after school club.

Date Published 14/02/2025


Motivational language careers event proves a huge success for Oldham students

Schools in Oldham and Tameside attended a motivational careers event, with the aim of increasing the number of students who elect to take a GCSE in languages.

Date Published 13/02/2025

Ofsted salutes progress at Waterhead Academy

Waterhead Academy in Oldham has taken a major step forward as Ofsted inspectors have recognised the school's ‘considerable improvement’ in key areas.

Date Published 12/02/2025


Primary school pupils blast off into science at TOAN

Budding scientists from primary schools across Oldham have been launching into learning at E-ACT the Oldham Academy North (TOAN), thanks to Big Bang Club - a series of fun and...

Date Published 10/02/2025

Celebrating National Apprenticeships Week at Hulme Grammar

Hulme Grammar School is celebrating National Apprenticeships Week 2025, an inspiring initiative that highlights the life-changing opportunities apprenticeships offer to young...

Date Published 10/02/2025


Record number of Oxford and Cambridge offers for Oldham Sixth Form College

Oldham Sixth Form College has revealed that a record number of nine students have received offers from either Cambridge or Oxford University.

Date Published 07/02/2025

Become a schoolreader and make a lasting difference to children’s literacy

One in four children leave primary school unable to read to the expected standard.

Date Published 05/02/2025


Oldham Academies join forces in bid to secure forthcoming GCSE success

Students from across Oldham came together at Waterhead Academy for the first in a series of E-ACT student conferences aimed at preparing Year 11 pupils for their upcoming GCSEs.

Date Published 03/02/2025

Talented Florence wins Bellway's Design a Flag competition

Florence Tan from Shaw is the lucky winner of housebuilder Bellway’s Design a Flag competition.

Date Published 27/01/2025


Oldham school scoops pioneering mental health award

An Oldham school has achieved the School Mental Health Award which is delivered by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools.

Date Published 27/01/2025

Radclyffe School hosts Holocaust Memorial Day commemorative assembly

The Radclyffe School in Chadderton hosted a poignant and enlightening assembly to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.

Date Published 27/01/2025


Legend Sinfield inspires superfit Ethan to MND fund-raising success

Ethan Shaw, a dedicated Year 7 student at Hathershaw College, has undertaken a remarkable fundraising challenge for Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

Date Published 27/01/2025

Oldham schoolchildren battle it out in court!

Ten Primary schools from across Oldham and Tameside arrived at Tameside Magistrates Court to compete in the Greater Manchester Magistrates Association Year 6 Mock Trial...

Date Published 25/01/2025


Halcyon Way School celebrates positive Ofsted report

Halcyon Way School in Chadderton, part of the Kingfisher Learning Trust, is celebrating a successful first Ofsted inspection since opening in January 2022.

Date Published 13/01/2025

North Chadderton school congratulated for raising its Ofsted rating as it 'feels like home' to pupils

North Chadderton School has been congratulated for raising its Ofsted rating and scoring 'good' in all areas.

Date Published 13/01/2025


SpaceInvader sponsors Hulme Grammar School under-12s football team

Hulme Grammar School's under-12s football team is now sponsored by SpaceInvader, an award-winning interior design agency founded by alumnus John Williams (Class of 1991).

Date Published 09/01/2025

Hathershaw College works with Oldham Sixth Form College for peer supported revision

Hathershaw College has been working in partnership with Oldham Sixth Form College who have agreed to assist with peer supported revision.

Date Published 09/01/2025


Meet the 16-year-old boy who looks after 13 babies!

Harley Keenan looks after almost as many babies as he has clocked in years walking this earth.

Date Published 23/12/2024

Festive fun at school’s Christmas Fair

The Oldham community flocked to E-ACT The Oldham Academy North (TOAN) recently for its annual Christmas Fair, which brought some festive cheer for attendees and marked the...

Date Published 20/12/2024


Teacher Jackie retires after 40 years at Werneth Primary School

After an incredible 40 years of service to the staff, children and school community of Werneth Primary School, Jackie Hodgkiss retired from her role as Deputy Designated...

Date Published 19/12/2024

Crompton House's #WriteaSmile postcard project raises much-needed money for NorthCare charity

Crompton House school's #WriteaSmile postcard project is going from strength to strength.

Date Published 19/12/2024


School charity reindeer run raises vital funds for Dr Kershaw's

Children and staff at Burnley Brow school in Chadderton took part in a charity Reindeer Run, raising funds for the Royton-based Dr Kershaw's Hospice.

Date Published 19/12/2024

Studio OL3 launches scholarship in bid to inspire the next generation of computer science innovators at Hulme School

Studio OL3, a renowned architectural firm based in Oldham, has unveiled the Studio OL3 Scholarship for Computer Science.

Date Published 19/12/2024


Kingfisher Learning Trust's latest Annual Ball is a perfect opportunity to support local schools

The Kingfisher Learning Trust has announced details of its 15th Annual Kingfisher Ball.

Date Published 17/12/2024

Proud Oldham Academy North Head salutes Progress 8 score

Staff and students at E-ACT The Oldham Academy North (TOAN) are celebrating after achieving the best Progress 8 scores among non-selective schools in Oldham.

Date Published 16/12/2024


Beal Vale Primary takes a giant leap into digital learning with iPads for key stage 2 pupils

In an exciting and innovative move, Beal Vale Primary School in Shaw has announced that every child in Key Stage 2 will receive an iPad to support their learning starting in...

Date Published 06/12/2024

Hathershaw College wins prestigious Gold Artsmark award

Staff and pupils at Hathershaw College are celebrating their achievement after being presented with the prestigious Gold Artsmark award.

Date Published 06/12/2024


Broadfield Primary pupils join amazing massed choir event at Manchester Cathedral

Children from Broadfield Primary in Oldham joined pupils from six other schools across the Greater Manchester area as they celebrated the joy of music and poetry in the...

Date Published 04/12/2024

Children develop their joy of reading at Crompton Library

Year 4 children from St Joseph's primary school in Shaw enjoyed a morning of reading and learning at Crompton Library.

Date Published 25/11/2024


An evening to cherish for Saddleworth School's GCSE class of '24

Saddleworth School proudly hosted its GCSE Certificate Presentation Evening, an event celebrating the hard work and continued dedication of students. 

Date Published 25/11/2024

Nursery where ‘staff beam with delight’ and kids receive a ‘flying start’ earns glowing praise from watchdog

A nursery in Oldham has been told it’s ‘so special’ in a glowing report by Ofsted inspectors.

Date Published 22/11/2024


School students explore the workings of Parliament

Students took advantage of the chance to find out first-hand about what happens in the UK Parliament this week.

Date Published 21/11/2024

Oldham Academy North hosts ‘Raising Aspirations’ careers fair in bid to inspire students

E-ACT The Oldham Academy North (TOAN) hosted its Raising Aspirations careers fair, bringing together a wide range of local employers, colleges, apprenticeship providers and...

Date Published 20/11/2024


Oldham College gears up for WorldSkills UK finals

Oldham College is gearing up to host nine prestigious WorldSkills UK National Finals at the ‘Skills Olympics’ this week.

Date Published 18/11/2024

Heart-warming helpers - Saint Joseph's pupils are praised as charity champions!

The children of Year 6 at Saint Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School in Shaw have been praised for their exceptional charity work over the past year.

Date Published 17/11/2024


Milly shares stories of musical passion with Radclyffe's Class of ‘24

A former student who has gone on to become an accomplished musical performer was the guest of honour at The Radclyffe School’s Presentation Evening.

Date Published 15/11/2024

What a supreme fund-raiser!

All students at an Oldham special school took part in a supreme marathon spread over two days - walking more than 100 miles to raise funds for a new school bus.

Date Published 14/11/2024


Northmoor Academy described as “an oasis for pupils” in latest OFSTED report

Northmoor Academy families and staff are celebrating their recent OFSTED success with the academy being graded ‘Good’ in all areas.

Date Published 14/11/2024

Waterhead Academy is 'making progress'

Waterhead Academy in Oldham has received recognition from Ofsted for its progress in a new report.

Date Published 11/11/2024


"Every minute counts" - community safety boost as Shaw school installs potentially vital defib cabinet

A local primary school has taken a significant step towards improving community safety by installing a publicly accessible defibrillator outside its premises.

Date Published 08/11/2024

Oldham-based schools Trust celebrates being in the top 10 in England

The Oldham-headquarterd Pinnacle Learning Trust (PLT) has been recognised as one of the top 10 performing trusts in the country - securing the Edurio Trust Value Award. 

Date Published 08/11/2024


Firefighting heroes light up Shaw school's big day!

Children at Saint Joseph’s RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School received an engaging and educational visit from the local fire service, when they learned crucial fire safety...

Date Published 06/11/2024

Kart building students get motorsport inspiration

The chance to take part in a nationwide project to build and race a kart is giving students at The Radclyffe School an exciting introduction to the world of STEM.

Date Published 05/11/2024


Hulme Grammar School launches new outreach programme in partnership with local schools, charities and community organisations

Hulme Grammar School will today (Wednesday) launch of its new outreach programme, an initiative aimed at strengthening collaborations with local schools, charities, organisations,...

Date Published 05/11/2024

Crompton House are crowned Oldham's top debaters!

The first-ever staging of the Oldham Debating Championships took place recently, with Crompton House and multiple other local sixth form students competing for the inaugural

Date Published 01/11/2024


All smiles as Hathershaw students celebrate another special year

Hathershaw College has hosted its annual Prize Presentation Evening at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in Oldham town centre.

Date Published 29/10/2024

Cairo man launches education support - in Oldham

A good cause with roots near the River Nile is offering a pool of top-notch tutors to folks in Oldham.

Date Published 27/10/2024


Hulme Grammar School celebrates STEM Week alongside Manchester Science Festival

Hulme Grammar School hosted an exciting week of STEM activities as part of the Manchester Science Festival, bringing the celebrations to the heart of Oldham and engaging local...

Date Published 25/10/2024

“This struggle is not going away”: Schools call for communities to ‘join forces’ to battle truancy epidemic

A Chadderton head teacher is calling for a more ‘joined up approach’ across public services to help tackle a truancy epidemic, after a ‘trailblazing pilot scheme’ in Oldham saw...

Date Published 22/10/2024


Saddleworth School travel ambassadors celebrate success at Modeshift awards

Saddleworth School have won two prestigious STARS School Travel Awards.

Date Published 18/10/2024

New Radclyffe students share teambuilding bond

As students in Year 7 began life at the Radclyffe School in Chadderton, what better way to get to know each other and the staff who will guide them through the next five years...

Date Published 18/10/2024


It's the start of the new term celebrations for Year 12 students at the Blue Coat school

As part of a commitment to ensuring a smooth and enjoyable transition into Sixth Form life at Blue Coat, Year 12 students recently took part in an exciting trip to Go Ape in...

Date Published 16/10/2024

Hulme's lesson in compassion

Two years ago, when a local voluntary counselling service called out for help, it was Hulme Grammar School who came to the rescue.

Date Published 16/10/2024


OSFC tutor wins prestigious physics prize

Kulvinder Randhawa from Oldham Sixth Form College has been awarded a 2024 Teachers of Physics Award from the Institute of Physics (IOP) for their inspirational physics teaching.

Date Published 15/10/2024

Royton and Crompton students celebrate National Poetry Day

Students at E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy took part in a range of exciting activities to mark National Poetry Day, celebrating the power of words and creativity throughout the...

Date Published 10/10/2024


Students get inspired for future careers

Representatives from a range of organisations, where students may choose to work and study, visited The Radclyffe School in Chadderton to inspire two year groups on the...

Date Published 07/10/2024

Oldham school named on Educate Awards 2024 shortlist

E-ACT The Oldham Academy North has been named in this year’s Educate Awards shortlist.

Date Published 02/10/2024


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