SMS Changing Lives School
SMS Changing Lives School is a special or alternative provision school (Other independent special school), ages 11–16, in Oldham, OL9, in the Oldham council area. It has 35 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (10 June 2025): Requires improvement. It is listed as selective; check the school’s grammar / 11+ entrance requirements.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Requires improvement — inspected 10 June 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Requires improvement |
Quality of education | Requires improvement |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 35 | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 0% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 100% | 2024/25 |
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