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
Free month · No card needed · Cancel anytime
Schools nearby
Open in Google Maps ↗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
Want your child to win a place at Ellen House Secondary?
Passmate builds a personalised practice plan from your target schools' exact 11+ topics - so every session moves your child closer to a place.
- Practice matched to Ellen House Secondary's 11+ format
- See precisely where your child stands, topic by topic
- A profile of how they think - not just scores
Free month · No card needed
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.
The Passmate verdict
Have you considered?
Path 4
Oldham, North West
EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale
Oldham, North West
Westwood High
Oldham, North West
The Chadderton Preparatory School
Oldham, North West
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest
Oldham, North West
Thornycroft School
Oldham, North West
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.