SMS Changing Lives School
Oldham, Greater Manchester, North West · OL9 9XA
SMS Changing Lives School is one of the smaller independent options in Oldham, Greater Manchester, with around 40 pupils on roll. This is a mixed school taking children from age 11, and its compact size means a markedly intimate setting where pupils are unlikely to be lost in the crowd. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and led by headteacher Ms Hecabe. Families drawn to a close-knit, personal environment rather than a large institution may find it worth a closer look.
40
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 40
- Location
- Oldham, Greater Manchester, North West
- Website
- www.smsschool.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Ms Hecabe
Teaching & academics
The school admits pupils at 11 and operates an 11+ entry route. With a roll of roughly 40, class sizes are inevitably small, allowing for a high degree of individual attention.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A genuinely small independent school in Oldham where the scale promises close, personal attention for every pupil.
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SMS Changing Lives School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is SMS Changing Lives School located?
SMS Changing Lives School is located at Unit 2, Aniseed Park, Oldham Broadway Business Park, Oldham, OL9 9XA.
What type of school is SMS Changing Lives School?
SMS Changing Lives School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend SMS Changing Lives School?
SMS Changing Lives School has approximately 40 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.