MixedIndependent

Farrowdale House School

Oldham, Oldham, North West · OL2 7AD

Farrowdale House School is one of the smaller independent schools in Oldham, with around 40 pupils on roll. That intimate scale shapes the whole experience: classes are necessarily small, and pupils are likely to be well known to staff. The school is mixed and non-denominational, with no boarding provision. It is led by Mrs Zoe Campbell and inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.

40

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
40
Location
Oldham, Oldham, North West
Website
https://farrowdale.co.uk/

Headteacher

Head Mrs Zoe Campbell

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Teaching & academics

With roughly a quarter of pupils receiving SEN support, the school appears used to adapting to a range of learning needs, something a tiny roll makes more practical to deliver. Families considering Farrowdale House should expect a closely supervised, personal approach rather than the breadth of a large institution.

Learning support & SEN

SEN support
25%
EHC plans
7.5%

Ethos & heritage

Religious character
None
Boarding
No

Inspection reports

Last inspected
9 November 2022
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The last word

A genuinely small independent school in Oldham where individual attention is the central proposition.

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Farrowdale House School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Farrowdale House School located?

Farrowdale House School is located at Oldham, OL2 7AD.

What type of school is Farrowdale House School?

Farrowdale House School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.

How many pupils attend Farrowdale House School?

Farrowdale House School has approximately 40 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.