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New Bridge School

Roman Road, Oldham, Oldham, OL8 3PH

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
5–19
Ages
717
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy special converter
Type

About New Bridge School

New Bridge School is an academy special converter in Oldham, England, for pupils aged 5–19. It has 717 pupils on roll. It is part of NEW BRIDGE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. 50.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Oldham →
School Type
Academy special converter
Age Range
Ages 5–19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
717 / 800 (90%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

50.3%
Free school meals
18.1%
EAL
100%
SEN support
0%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

96%
Sustained destination
96%
Stayed in education
0%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

12.8%
Overall absence
36.6%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.4
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -68.4 vs 2023/24
10.6
Pupils per teacher
↓ -4.7 vs 2022/23
40.22
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -108.4 vs 2023/24
£42,028
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 20% on leadership pay
↓ −£6,241 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1.8
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -8.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£21,775
Spend per pupil
£25,271
Income per pupil
40%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Roman Road, Oldham, Oldham, OL8 3PH
Phone
01618832401
Head Teacher
Gavin Lyons

Teaching Jobs

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Pastoral & welfare
Personal Care Assistant
PermanentPart time£13.28 per hour
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Site / Catering
Cleaner based at New Bridge College
PermanentPart time
Closes in 3 daysView & apply
Site / Catering
Cleaner based at New Bridge Learning Centre
PermanentPart time
Closes in 6 daysView & apply
Site / Catering
Cleaner
PermanentPart time
Closes in 6 daysView & apply
Support Staff
Activity and Community Engagement Coordinator at New Bridge Horizons
Fixed term or temporaryFull timeSO1 points 23-25 £35,570 - £ £37,563
Closes 9 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is New Bridge School?
New Bridge School is an academy special converter in Oldham, England, for pupils aged 5–19.
How many pupils does New Bridge School have?
New Bridge School has 717 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is New Bridge School part of an academy trust?
Yes — New Bridge School is part of NEW BRIDGE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is New Bridge School?
New Bridge School is located at Roman Road, Oldham, Oldham, OL8 3PH.

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