Open Other Secondary Mixed

Saddleworth School

Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL3 5NU
Part of: CRANMER EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Saddleworth School
Oldham, OL3 5NU
— Pupils
1,406 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
— FSM %
— Boys
— Girls
About Saddleworth School

Saddleworth School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Oldham, Oldham, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

School capacity: 1,406. Current headteacher: Jimmy Christian.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Oldham
Region North West
Administrative District Oldham
Parliamentary Constituency Oldham East and Saddleworth
Ward Saddleworth North
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CRANMER EDUCATION TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-04-2025
UKPRN 10096587
URN 151361
Data Last Updated 02-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Patsy Kane OBE Chair of Local Governing Body 16/03/2026 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Alice Rea Chair of Local Governing Body 01/04/2025 15/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mike Anderson Local Governor 01/09/2020 02/03/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Elizabeth Anoliefo Local Governor 16/03/2026 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Prof Daniel Brison Local Governor 01/04/2025 15/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Councillor Pam Byrne Local Governor 01/04/2025 15/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jimmy Christian Local Governor 02/03/2026 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Tom Davies Local Governor 16/03/2026 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Stephen Gabriel Local Governor 16/03/2026 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Holland Local Governor 16/03/2026 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Leanne Jackson Taft Local Governor 01/04/2025 15/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Louise Kay Local Governor 01/04/2025 12/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
0.35 km • Oldham
Other
Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School
1.1 km • Oldham
Other
Greenfield Primary School
1.6 km • Oldham
Other
Diggle School
2.03 km • Oldham
Other
Greenfield St Mary's CofE School
2.12 km • Oldham
Other
Bright Futures School
2.15 km • Oldham NOT BOLTON
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Saddleworth School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Oldham, Oldham.
Saddleworth School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Saddleworth School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Saddleworth School is Mr Jimmy Christian.
Saddleworth School is at Huddersfield Road, Diggle, Oldham, OL3 5NU, in the Oldham local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Saddleworth School: Does not have a sixth form.
Saddleworth School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Jimmy Christian
Huddersfield Road, Diggle, Oldham, OL3 5NU
01457872072
www.saddleworth.oldham.sch.uk
Location
OL3 5NU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 151361
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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