Oakdale School
Oakdale School is a special or alternative provision school (Academy special converter), ages 2–11, in Dukinfield, SK16, in the Tameside council area. It has 167 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (29 April 2025): Good in 2 areas, Requires improvement in 3 areas.
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Ofsted
Good in 2 areas, Requires improvement in 3 areas — inspected 29 April 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Requires improvement |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Requires improvement |
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Term dates
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 167 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 64.1% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 15% | 2025/26 |
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