How many pupils does Oak Haven School have?

Oak Haven School has 81 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Oak Haven School's Ofsted rating?

Oak Haven School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 September 2023).

How does Oak Haven School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Oak Haven School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.1 in 2025/26.

Where is Oak Haven School?

Oak Haven School is located at Sutherland Road, Heywood, Rochdale, OL10 3PY.

Oak Haven School

Sutherland Road, Heywood, Rochdale, OL10 3PY

Requires Improvement

Inspected 19 September 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

2.1

Attainment 8

7–16

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About Oak Haven School

Oak Haven School is a community special school in Heywood, Rochdale, England, for pupils aged 7–16. It has 81 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 September 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.1 (2025/26). 62.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Rochdale →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 7–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 81 / 100 (81%)
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 19 September 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

62.2%

Free school meals

EAL

100%

SEN support

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

47%

Sustained destination

47%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

41.6%

Overall absence

84.1%

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.

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -10.0 vs 2023/24

10.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +4.7 vs 2023/24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

£46,018

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↓ −£301 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -5.0 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.

£29,299

Spend per pupil

£29,198

Income per pupil

34%

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: Sutherland Road, Heywood, Rochdale, OL10 3PY
Phone: 01706804178
Headteacher: Narda Sestanovic
Website: https://oakhaven.rochdale.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Oak Haven School?: Oak Haven School is a community special school in Heywood, Rochdale, England, for pupils aged 7–16.
How many pupils does Oak Haven School have?: Oak Haven School has 81 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Oak Haven School's Ofsted rating?: Oak Haven School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 September 2023).
How does Oak Haven School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Oak Haven School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.1 in 2025/26.
Where is Oak Haven School?: Oak Haven School is located at Sutherland Road, Heywood, Rochdale, OL10 3PY.

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