Farrowdale House School, Oldham
Farrowdale House School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Oldham. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Farrowdale House School in detail
Farrowdale House School in its own words
In its own words: "Farrowdale is a small, family-owned and family-run independent preparatory school for children aged 3-11, where every child is known, valued and encouraged to thrive. Our small class sizes allow us to really know each child. We provide individual support, encouragement and challenge, helping every child to grow in confidence and reach their potential."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Farrowdale House School are Maple Leaf Primary School (2.4 miles); Ellen House Secondary (2.5 miles, Good); Westwood Boys School (2.5 miles, Good); and The Chadderton Preparatory School (2.5 miles).
Maple Leaf Primary SchoolEllen House SecondaryWestwood Boys SchoolThe Chadderton Preparatory School
Who goes there
In 2026, 12 pupils (32.4%) received SEN support and 3 (8.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink), about 470 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
19 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church Road (s-bound), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Farrowdale House School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 3rd decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 26 September 2017, before the latest ISI inspection.
View full ISI report pageFees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£8,550
about £2,850 a term
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Lancashire - 10 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby schools
Latest from Farrowdale House School
Macmillan Bake Sale at Farrowdale
1 Oct 2026
Year 2 Make a Splash
30 Sep 2026
Farrowdale First Aid Day
18 Sep 2026
From Farrowdale House School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Keep up with Farrowdale House School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 29
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 29 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 19 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Oldham is 14 (the median across 129 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
25%
Available places
37 pupils
146 places
109 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Oldham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Oldham
Across Oldham council
Places available
4,034
Applications
3,190
Got 1st preference
75.2%
Got preferred school
95.4%
All secondary applications across Oldham council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
40.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
37
Total Pupils
17
Boys
20
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Farrowdale House School
Questions parents ask about Farrowdale House School
When was Farrowdale House School last inspected?
Farrowdale House School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2026.
How many pupils go to Farrowdale House School?
Farrowdale House School has around 37 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Farrowdale House School?
Farrowdale House School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Farrowdale House School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 29 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 19 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Oldham is 14 (the median across 129 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Farrowdale House School?
Farrowdale House School is at Farrowdale House Farrow st, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7AD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)