The Chadderton Preparatory School, Oldham
The Chadderton Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 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 June 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Chadderton Preparatory School in detail
The Chadderton Preparatory School in its own words
In its own words: "Your child will receive the highest quality of education at The Chadderton Preparatory Grammar and we are the envy of local primary schools as we set high standards for your child's academic abilities, their attitude towards learning and towards each other. We are a prep school that recognises everyone's individual talents and encourage our children to enjoy their education."
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 10am and an open day on Friday 13 November 2026 at 9am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Oldham
Vision and values (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to The Chadderton Preparatory School are Ellen House Secondary (0.6 miles, Good); Maple Leaf Primary School (0.7 miles); Westwood High (1 mile, Good); and Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest (1.3 miles, Good, selective).
Ellen House SecondaryMaple Leaf Primary SchoolWestwood HighDarul Hadis Latifiah Northwest
Who goes there
In 2026, 19 pupils (15.7%) received SEN support and 3 (2.5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 1 mile away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Park Avenue (sw-bound), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Chadderton Preparatory School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. 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 28 March 2017, before the latest ISI inspection.
View full ISI report pageOfsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2017 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school provides a caring, supportive environment where pupils feel safe and are encouraged to thrive. Behaviour is excellent throughout the school, with pupils showing respect and good conduct. Early years children get off to a strong start with good-quality teaching that supports their development.
Key Strengths
- Early years provision is good with strong progress in Nursery and Reception
- Pupils behave very well and show excellent respect for each other and staff
- All pupils achieved their first choice secondary school at end of Year 6
- Pupils feel safe, are well cared for and show good personal development
- School has excellent facilities including science room, ICT suite, music room and sports grounds
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching, learning and assessment are not consistently good enough across the school
- The most able pupils and those with special educational needs do not make consistently good progress
- Teachers do not use assessment information effectively to set challenging targets and plan appropriate tasks
- Specialist resources including ICT and science facilities are underutilised
- Professional development opportunities are not having sufficient impact on teaching quality
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with appropriate staff training, safe recruitment procedures, and clear policies in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Spanish language learning, wide range of extra-curricular activities, physical education and outdoor learning opportunities
Firwood Manor Preparatory School requires improvement overall. While the school has strengths in early years provision, pupil behaviour, and personal development, leaders have not ensured teaching and learning are consistently good enough across all classes and subjects.
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£10,026
about £3,342 a term
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with The Chadderton Preparatory School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 21
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 19 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
3 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
85%
Available places
121 pupils
143 places
22 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.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
18.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
121
Total Pupils
62
Boys
59
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about The Chadderton Preparatory School
When was The Chadderton Preparatory School last inspected?
The Chadderton Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2024.
How many pupils go to The Chadderton Preparatory School?
The Chadderton Preparatory School has around 121 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to The Chadderton Preparatory School?
The Chadderton Preparatory 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 The Chadderton Preparatory School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 19 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 3 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 The Chadderton Preparatory School?
The Chadderton Preparatory School is at Broadway, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0AD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)