MixedIndependent

EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale

Oldham, Oldham, North West · OL9 6TR

EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale is an independent, co-educational school based in Oldham. It takes pupils from age 11 and offers entry at the 11+ stage, making it an option for families considering a move into independent education at the start of secondary school. The school is led by Head Dympna Woods and is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Location
Oldham, Oldham, North West
Website
https://www.edstartschools.com

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Dympna Woods

Teaching & academics

As an independent school admitting pupils at age 11, EdStart Schools offers a fee-paying alternative to local state provision. Oversight comes from the ISI, the body responsible for inspecting independent schools in this sector.

Ethos & heritage

Boarding
No

The last word

A mixed independent option in Oldham for families seeking 11+ entry into the independent sector.

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EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale located?

EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale is located at 276 Maygate, Off Chadderton Way, Oldham, OL9 6TR.

What type of school is EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale?

EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.