Great Howarth School
School summary
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.
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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.
Head · Mr Gavin Hosford
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
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Great Howarth School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.