Great Howarth School
Rochdale, Rochdale, North West · OL12 9HJ
Great Howarth School is a notably small independent in Rochdale, with around 35 pupils on roll. Its size means children are taught in a setting where individual attention is easy to come by and few pupils go unnoticed. The school is mixed and admits from age 11, with no religious affiliation and no boarding provision. Families drawn to a close-knit, intimate environment rather than a large institution are likely to find it appealing.
35
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 35
- Location
- Rochdale, Rochdale, North West
- Website
- www.horizoncare.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Gavin Hosford
Teaching & academics
The school accepts pupils at 11 and operates an 11+ entry route. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), the body responsible for monitoring independent schools.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A very small, fee-paying independent in Rochdale that may suit families seeking a personal, low-key alternative to larger schools.
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Great Howarth School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Great Howarth School located?
Great Howarth School is located at Great Howarth Road, Rochdale, OL12 9HJ.
What type of school is Great Howarth School?
Great Howarth School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend Great Howarth School?
Great Howarth School has approximately 35 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.