The Springboard Project
Free schools specialAges 14–19MixedSixth form
2 Medtia Square, Phoenix Street, Oldham, OL1 1AN
Headteacher · Mr Andrew Howard
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Key facts
Pupils155Capacity 127
OfstedGoodInspected 13 March 2024
TrustNew Bridge Multi Academy Trust
Free school meals72.4%
SEN provisionResourced provision
Ofsted
Good
Graded inspection on 13 March 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 10 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Oldham council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in OldhamNearby schools for the same ages
- Oldham Sixth Form College0.2 mi
- The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy0.4 mi
- The Blue Coat CofE School0.5 mi
- The Hathershaw College1.2 mi
- Oasis Academy Oldham1.3 mi