Kingfisher Special School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
Special school
PUPILS
210
AGES
4 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special converter

How Does The School Perform?

Ofsted
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(18/03/2025)
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100%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating
8.4:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
44.4%
NATIONAL AVG. 16.2%
Persistent Absence
47.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.8%
Pupils first language
not English
45.7%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
0.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 14.1%
Pupils with SEN support
Foxdenton Lane
Chadderton
Oldham
OL9 9QR
01615530310

School Description

Kingfisher Special School provides an inspirational, safe and nurturing environment in which pupils flourish. The school opens the world to pupils. It is incredibly ambitious for pupils’ achievement. All pupils who attend the school have complex special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff do not see pupils’ additional needs as a barrier to them achieving. They work diligently to reduce any barriers to pupils’ learning to the best of their ability. They are tremendously successful in doing so. From their individual starting points, pupils make striking progress. The school is a peaceful environment for pupils. Staff care for the pupils in their class. They are experts in managing pupils’ behaviour. Staff use individualised approaches to support each pupil to manage their behaviour. Pupils respond very well to this. From time to time, a few pupils need extra help to manage their feelings. Staff are experts in supporting pupils in these situations. Throughout the school, pupils and staff show wonderful respect to each other. The school strives to ensure that pupils are as fully prepared for their adult life as possible. For example, the school carefully crafts different opportunities for pupils to learn about the world around them. This includes visits from the fire brigade, local police officers or visiting the local park or supermarket.

Kingfisher Special School Parent Reviews



92% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 33% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 17-03-2025
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 25% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 17-03-2025
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 42% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 17-03-2025
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 67% Strongly Agree 8% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 25% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>67, "strongly_agree"=>8, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>25} Figures based on 12 responses up to 17-03-2025
Strongly Agree 58% Agree 33% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 17-03-2025
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 17% Strongly Agree 42% Agree 25% Disagree 17% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>17, "strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 17-03-2025
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 33% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 17-03-2025
Strongly Agree 25% Agree 42% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 33% {"strongly_agree"=>25, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>33} Figures based on 12 responses up to 17-03-2025
Strongly Agree 58% Agree 33% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 12 responses up to 17-03-2025
Strongly Agree 58% Agree 33% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 17-03-2025
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 33% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 12 responses up to 17-03-2025
Strongly Agree 33% Agree 0% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 33% Don't Know 25% {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>33, "dont_know"=>25} Figures based on 12 responses up to 17-03-2025
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 25% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 17-03-2025
Yes 92% No 8% {"yes"=>92, "no"=>8} Figures based on 12 responses up to 17-03-2025

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This school is an academy and does not conform to the general school admission criteria set down by the Local Education Authority.