EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale
School summary
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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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.
Head · Dympna Woods
School life & ethos
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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
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.