Healey Learning Centre, Rochdale
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Healey Learning Centre excels at helping pupils thrive after negative previous educational experiences. Staff build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and use the 'Apex way' ethos to boost self-esteem and resilience. Parents describe the school as 'a lifeline' that has given their children a new lease of life, with improved attendance and a clear pride in their achievements.
Key Strengths
- Positive relationships and mutual respect are central to school life, helping pupils feel happy and safe
- Comprehensive understanding of individual pupils' needs and swift identification of undiagnosed SEND
- Exceptionally extensive personal development programme including trips, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and tailored activities
- Ambitious curriculum with nationally accredited qualifications and strong careers guidance
- Staff are well-trained and overwhelmingly happy to work at the school
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, the school has not clearly defined the essential knowledge pupils should learn, making it harder for teachers to emphasize key concepts
- School is currently operating above its registered capacity (17 pupils vs 13 registered)
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong protocols in place and an open, positive culture around safeguarding.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, escape room activities, Apex has talent performances, school council, careers workplace visits
Healey Learning Centre is a small independent special school for pupils aged 11-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school is rated Good overall, with Outstanding personal development, and helps re-engage pupils who struggle in mainstream education.
At a Glance
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Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
49%
Available places
34 pupils
70 capacity
36 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Rochdale
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Admissions Demand - Rochdale
Places available
3,037
Applications
3,006
Got 1st preference
85.7%
Got preferred school
95.8%
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SEN Provision
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Healey Learning Centre
Shawclough Community Primary School
Healey Foundation Primary School
Spotland Primary Academy
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School
Greenbank Primary School
Whitehall Academy
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Heybrook Primary School
Broadfield Community Primary School
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