What ages does Thornycroft School take?

Thornycroft School admits pupils aged 5 to 19.

Where is Thornycroft School located?

Thornycroft School is located in Oldham, OL8 1RE, Oldham.

How do I apply to Thornycroft School?

Thornycroft School is an independent school, so applications go directly to the school — not via the Local Authority. Register with the school's admissions office, then sit any required assessment or interview for your child's entry point.

Thornycroft School: SEND Provision & Ofsted 2026

Thornycroft SchoolEst. 2026

IndependentSpecial School

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

SEND provision: 2 types of need

Newport Street, OL8 1RE

Places usually via an EHCP

Verified from official sources

Inspected — grade pendingApr 2026

Pre-registration inspection Apr 2026, likely to meet all the independent school standards

Ages5 - 19

Inspected — grade pendingApr 2026

Ages5 - 19

Pre-registration inspection Apr 2026, likely to meet all the independent school standards

Capacity

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At a Glance

SENDSocial, Emotional & Mental HealthAutism (ASD)

This is a special school supporting a range of needs. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.

Type

Independent

Phase

Special School

Age Range

5 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Head Teacher

Mrs Jennifer Hallam

Proprietor

Horizon Care and Education Group Limited

Legal Status

Limited Company

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Aug 2026Inspectorategrade & date· Apr 2026IMD 2025deprivation

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaWerneth · Oldham · Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

Food hygiene

Awaiting inspection

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)27

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m28

Nearest site114m

Includes6 public parks, 2 playing fields, 7 play spaces, 6 sports facilities, 1 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseModerate — 52.1 dB daytime, peaking at 65 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	15.6 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · above the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	7.2 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	12.6 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Source: DEFRA, Air quality compliance assessment 2025: modelled data and reports (GOV.UK) (CMAQ-Urban model) © Crown copyright, Defra. Open Government Licence v3.0Limits and guideline: The Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010, Schedule 2; WHO global air quality guidelines (2021), Table 0.1; The Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2023, regulation 4

Data from:Inspection: Apr 2026Profile updated: Aug 2026

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Thornycroft School: key facts

What ages does Thornycroft School take?: Thornycroft School admits pupils aged 5 to 19.
Where is Thornycroft School located?: Thornycroft School is located in Oldham, OL8 1RE, Oldham.
How do I apply to Thornycroft School?: Thornycroft School is an independent school, so applications go directly to the school — not via the Local Authority. Register with the school's admissions office, then sit any required assessment or interview for your child's entry point.

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Thornycroft SchoolEst. 2026

IndependentSpecial School

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

SEND provision: 2 types of need

Newport Street, OL8 1RE

Places usually via an EHCP

Verified from official sources

Inspected — grade pendingApr 2026

Pre-registration inspection Apr 2026, likely to meet all the independent school standards

Ages5 - 19

Inspected — grade pendingApr 2026

Ages5 - 19

Pre-registration inspection Apr 2026, likely to meet all the independent school standards

Capacity

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

Are you from Thornycroft School? Claim it

At a Glance

SENDSocial, Emotional & Mental HealthAutism (ASD)

This is a special school supporting a range of needs. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.

Type

Independent

Phase

Special School

Age Range

5 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Head Teacher

Mrs Jennifer Hallam

Proprietor

Horizon Care and Education Group Limited

Legal Status

Limited Company

See more of Thornycroft School

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Aug 2026Inspectorategrade & date· Apr 2026IMD 2025deprivation

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaWerneth · Oldham · Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

Food hygiene

Awaiting inspection

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)27

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m28

Nearest site114m

Includes6 public parks, 2 playing fields, 7 play spaces, 6 sports facilities, 1 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseModerate — 52.1 dB daytime, peaking at 65 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	15.6 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · above the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	7.2 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	12.6 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Data from:Inspection: Apr 2026Profile updated: Aug 2026

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Thornycroft School

Thornycroft SchoolEst. 2026

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Thornycroft SchoolEst. 2026

Quick summary

At a Glance

Place & Setting

Local Context

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

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