SMS Changing Lives School
School summary
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.
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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.
Head · Ms Hecabe
School life & ethos
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SMS Changing Lives School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.