Open Special Mixed

SMS Changing Lives School

Unit 2, Aniseed Park, Oldham, OL9 9XA
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SMS Changing Lives School
Oldham, OL9 9XA
40 Pupils
80 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
— FSM %
37 Boys
3 Girls
About SMS Changing Lives School

Located in Oldham (OL9 9XA), SMS Changing Lives School is a mixed-gender Not applicable school for pupils aged 11–16, classified as Special schools and situated within the local authority of Oldham.

It has 40 pupils on roll. School capacity: 80. Current headteacher: Hecabe DuFraisse.

Data for SMS Changing Lives School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Oldham
Region North West
Administrative District Oldham
Parliamentary Constituency Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
Ward Chadderton South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 40 / 0
Inspectorate Ofsted
Opened 09-07-2019
UKPRN 10087038
URN 146646
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
SMS Changing Lives School is a Other independent special school (group: Special schools) in Oldham, Oldham.
SMS Changing Lives School has 40 pupils, with a capacity of 80.
SMS Changing Lives School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at SMS Changing Lives School is: Selective.
The Headteacher at SMS Changing Lives School is Ms Hecabe DuFraisse.
SMS Changing Lives School is at Unit 2, Aniseed Park, Oldham Broadway Business Park, Oldham, OL9 9XA, in the Oldham local authority, North West.
Sixth form at SMS Changing Lives School: Does not have a sixth form.
SMS Changing Lives School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Hecabe DuFraisse
Unit 2, Aniseed Park, Oldham Broadway Business Park, Oldham, OL9 9XA
01614801411
www.smsschool.co.uk
Location
OL9 9XA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 146646
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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