AN OLDHAM specialist school has invested £100,000 in expanding its facilities, creating new classrooms, an ICT suite, calm rooms, a library and a new kitchen. …
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Rishworth School to hold open morning in October
Families considering independent education will have the opportunity to explore Rishworth School at an open morning this autumn. The school will welcome prospective pupils and…
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Crompton House pupils celebrate strong GCSE results in school’s centenary year
STUDENTS at Crompton House are celebrating a strong set of GCSE results as the Shaw school marks its 100th anniversary. The school, based on Rochdale…
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Saddleworth pupils help Rishworth School achieve GCSE success
PUPILS from the Saddleworth area have played their part in a successful year for Rishworth School. Year 11 students at the independent school achieved an…
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Top grades and bright futures for Royton & Crompton Academy students
STUDENTS at E-ACT Royton & Crompton Academy were celebrating on GCSE results day as their Year 11 cohort prepared for the next stage of their…
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Royton students celebrate GCSE success
STUDENTS, parents and staff gathered to celebrate their GCSE results as Year 11 pupils at E-ACT The Oldham Academy North marked the end of their…
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High marks for Oldham College students
OLDHAM College is celebrating a third consecutive year of improvement in Level 3 achievement rates. The three-year growth represents a 12 per cent increase in achievement for 16- to 18-year-olds since 2024, reflecting the…
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Uppermill student ready to study the past after present day success
AN UPPERMILL student with an eye on history hopes to map out a future in a museum or an art gallery after present day A-Level exam success. …
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Hulme Grammar commended for outstanding educational partnerships
OLDHAM’S Hulme Grammar School is officially one of the best in the country after being commended in the national Independent Schools of the Year awards for outstanding educational partnerships. The accolade…
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University Campus Oldham scores above average grades
OLDHAM is seen as a place to develop high-performing students after the town’s University Campus rated above the average in the National Student Survey 2026. The centre,…
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‘Determination, resilience and excellence’ earn Oldham student ‘Learner of the Year’ crown
AN Oldham College learner whose education journey has been ‘nothing short of extraordinary’ has been named 16-19 Learner of the Year at the GM Skills Awards…
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Uppermill nursery celebrates first Ofsted report after transformation
A NURSERY that reopened less than two years ago after standing empty since the Covid-19 pandemic is celebrating after Ofsted inspectors awarded it top marks. …
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Five retiring education leaders honoured by Oldham’s Mayor
FIVE inspirational headteachers and education leaders who have dedicated decades to children across Oldham have been honoured by the borough’s new Mayor at a special…
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Forest Friends celebrates strong first Ofsted report
A FOREST school pre-school and nursery in Grotton is celebrating after inspectors awarded it strong marks across all areas in its first Ofsted report. Forest…
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Oldham students get to hear Bev Craig’s story
STUDENTS have heard first-hand the story of the woman who could be the next Mayor of Greater Manchester. For Bev Craig visited Oldham Sixth Form College and met with those studying Politics…
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Friezland kids are picture perfect
IT WAS Picasso who said it took him ‘four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child.’ And how impressed…
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Oldham primary pupils discover future career possibilities
MORE than 200 primary school pupils from across Oldham explored the world of work at a careers fair designed to inspire the next generation. Hosted…
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‘Exciting milestone’ as Waterhead Academy celebrates national award for attendance
WATERHEAD Academy is celebrating an ‘exciting milestone’ in its improvement journey after receiving national recognition for student attendance. The establishment, on Huddersfield Road in Lees, has received the National…
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Eton Star Oldham sixth form to go ahead after government review
PLANS for the new Eton Star Oldham sixth form college will now proceed, Oldham Council has confirmed, after the government completed its national review of…
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Local Tutor Helps Saddleworth Students Excel in French
A local language tutor is helping local students boost their confidence and achieve success in French. Sarah Shaw, founder of Aspire Languages, offers personalised…
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Kip McGrath Saddleworth plans to expand into Tameside
KIP McGrath Saddleworth is going from strength to strength – so much so that it’s now setting its sights on expanding into Tameside with a…
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Saddleworth School gets gold medal for sports delivery
SADDLEWORTH School has struck gold for its delivery of sport and the way it develops competition. The Diggle establishment has achieved the School Games Gold Mark…
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Rishworth School Nursery Open morning
School’s nursery plan divides Saddleworth village
A SADDLEWORTH primary school has announced plans to create its own nursery – resulting in the apparent ‘forced closure’ of one facility already in its…
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Saddleworth School champions girls rugby growth
RUGBY sessions were delivered to girls at Saddleworth School, as part of the club’s plans to grow the women’s game in the area. The first…
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Oldham Sixth Form College sees Oxbridge record
THE future is bright for students from Oldham Sixth Form College, where a record number this year have been interviewed by Oxbridge universities. Of the…
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Kip McGrath Saddleworth support children to fulfil their potential
Kip McGrath Saddleworth offers the best in private tuition in the core subjects of English and Maths to school children across Saddleworth and Tameside. It’s…
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Local headteacher offers Labour education chief a visit to see what independent schools can do
THE HEADTEACHER of a school which guides pupils from Saddleworth has rolled out the welcome mat to show what independent establishments can do. Shadow Education…
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Saddleworth pupils may soon aim for Eton
SCHOOL pupils in Saddleworth may soon have a new name to aim for as they make their journey through education – Eton. For the famous…
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New headteacher ‘very excited’ about joining Bright Futures School
THE headteacher set to take over at Bright Futures School in Greenfield says she is “very excited” about her new role. Louise Whalley, who is…
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New principal for Oldham College
COLLEGE pupils from Saddleworth will have a new man to answer to as Oldham College has announced Simon Jordan as its next principal and chief…
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JOB VACANCY: Bright Futures School – Head of Learning
BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOOL – APPOINTMENT OF HEAD OF LEARNING HEAD OF LEARNING (HEAD TEACHER) SALARY CIRCA £45K Bright Futures School is a small, innovative and…
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Saddleworth schools receive big name backing for traffic scheme
TWO SADDLEWORTH schools are part of a scheme designed to make the roads around them safer and healthier. And it has received the backing of…
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Biggest-ever crop of graduates ‘caps’ fantastic year at University Campus Oldham
THE BIGGEST ever crop of University Campus Oldham (UCO) students have celebrated their successes at an inspirational graduation ceremony. Boasting 288 new alumni, these graduates…
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