Oakdale School
Cheetham Hill Road, Dukinfield, SK16 5LD
Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)
Not applicableAcademy special converterMixed
About the school
“We pride ourselves on being a place of learning for both pupils and staff and are constantly researching and updating the ways in which the children access their learning, ensuring the best possible outcomes for each child.”
Established school - open since before 2024. Became an academy in June 2025, continuing the school that was already there.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 23 June 2025
Quality of educationRequires improvement
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementRequires improvement
Safeguarding effectiveYes
“Not judged” means there's no overall grade: Ofsted stopped giving single-word grades in September 2024. The full report shows how the school did in each area.
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Not applicable
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
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- Number of pupils
- 169
- Multi-academy trust
- Kingfisher Learning Trust
- Phone
- 01613679299
- Website
- www.oakdale.tameside.sch.uk