214
Pupils · 2024/25
46%
EAL · 2024/25
31%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 11/06/2019
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityOldham
PhasePrimary
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio12.0:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Kingfisher Special School · Primary · Oldham
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
214
Pupil : teacher ratio
12.0
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
46%
FSM eligible
51%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
9%
Persistent absence
31%
Contact
Address
Foxdenton Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9QR
Local authority
Oldham
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 214 | 13.4 | 100% | 46% | 51% | 9% | 31% |
| 2023/24 | 210 | 11.5 | 100% | 48% | 46% | 12% | 41% |
| 2022/23 | 214 | 8.2 | 100% | 48% | 44% | 14% | 44% |
| 2021/22 | 211 | 13.3 | 100% | 49% | 41% | 17% | 55% |
| 2020/21 | 199 | 8.4 | 100% | 44% | 47% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 190 | 7.2 | 100% | 45% | 50% | 15% | 44% |
| 2017/18 | — | 7.2 | — | — | — | 15% | 45% |
| 2016/17 | 177 | 6.8 | 100% | 47% | 57% | 16% | 45% |
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