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Ellen House Secondary

Oldham, Oldham, North West · OL9 6QH

Ellen House Secondary is a notably small independent school for boys in Oldham, with around 24 pupils on its roll. Its size places it firmly at the intimate end of the spectrum, where teaching happens in very small groups and pupils are known individually. Entry begins at age 11, and the school is overseen by Head Ammar Sheikh. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.

24

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Boys
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
24
Location
Oldham, Oldham, North West
Website
https://ellenhousesecondary.org/

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Ammar Sheikh

Teaching & academics

Admission is at age 11, with an 11+ entry route in place. The exceptionally small roll means classes are tiny, allowing teaching to be closely tailored to each boy.

Learning support & SEN

SEN support
0%
EHC plans
0%

Ethos & heritage

Boarding
No

The last word

A small independent boys' school in Oldham where an intimate roll allows close, individual attention from the first year of entry.

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Ellen House Secondary 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Ellen House Secondary located?

Ellen House Secondary is located at Ellen House, Waddington Street, Oldham, OL9 6QH.

What type of school is Ellen House Secondary?

Ellen House Secondary is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.

How many pupils attend Ellen House Secondary?

Ellen House Secondary has approximately 24 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.