Path 4
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Unit 1 Ayaan Business Park Waddington Street Oldham OL9 6QH |
| Reference Number | 151426 |
The school is undergoing a process of improvement, but there are several areas that require attention. While safeguarding standards are met, many pupils arrive with low confidence and gaps in their knowledge, affecting their overall achievement. The school does assist some pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), in gaining confidence and preparing for their next steps, but overall academic performance varies significantly. Notably, the school is in its first inspection phase since opening and has a high proportion of students with SEND, which adds complexity to its educational environment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Needs attention |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Needs attention |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Needs attention |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Needs attention |
| > Inclusion | Needs attention |
| Last Report Date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | Standard inspection |
| 17 Dec 2024 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- School has established a culture of safeguarding where pupils feel safe.
- Some pupils are successfully prepared for reintegration into mainstream education.
- The curriculum provides access to practical subjects, helping to engage pupils.
- Pupils with previous attendance issues have shown improvement in engagement.
- Relationships between pupils and staff are warm and respectful.
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' basic skills in literacy and numeracy are not developed effectively.
- Attendance improvement strategies are not working as intended.
- Curriculum development is still in early stages, leading to gaps in pupil knowledge.
- Some staff lack the expertise to adapt teaching to meet diverse needs effectively.
- The personal development programme remains underdeveloped.
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