Farrowdale House School
Farrowdale House School is an independent school in Oldham for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has 37 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Farrowdale House School is Good, from an inspection in October 2017.
Ofsted inspection: October 2017.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Farrowdale House Farrow st Shaw Oldham Lancashire OL2 7AD |
| Reference Number | 105747 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 37 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.95%
Girls: 54.05% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Farrowdale House School is performing well, showcasing a positive trajectory under new proprietorship. Parents have noted a return of high aspirations and notable changes since the new leaders took charge. The school offers a broad curriculum and maintains good progress in core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics. Furthermore, the personal development of pupils is exceptional, with high standards of behaviour and strong relationships evident throughout the school community. However, areas such as early years provision need improvement, mainly due to previous weak practices that still affect current students.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Sep 2017 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 20 May 2014 | Standard inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2008 | Light touch inspection |
| 25 Apr 2005 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- High aspirations and positive changes implemented by new proprietors.
- Exceptional personal development and exemplary behaviour of pupils.
- Teachers set clear expectations and challenge pupils effectively.
- Pupils read confidently with strong phonics skills.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils promote a supportive environment.
- Good progress in mathematics and overall good standards achieved.
Areas for Improvement
- Early years provision requires improvement due to legacy of weak performance.
- Limited resources in key stage 1 affect progress of most able pupils in mathematics.
- Insufficient writing opportunities for key stage 2 pupils to consolidate skills.
In 2025–26, 32.4% of pupils at Farrowdale House School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 8.1% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Farrowdale House School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Farrowdale House School is Good, from an inspection in October 2017.
When was Farrowdale House School last inspected by Ofsted?
Farrowdale House School was last inspected in October 2017.
How many pupils does Farrowdale House School have?
Farrowdale House School has 37 pupils on roll.
What age range does Farrowdale House School cover?
Farrowdale House School for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Farrowdale House School?
Farrowdale House School is at Farrowdale House Farrow st, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7AD.