Ofsted: Good

The Springboard Project

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personMr Andrew Howard

corporate_fareNEW BRIDGE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onOldham, OL1 1AN

language Visit Website phone 1618833250

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

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Attainment 8

0.1

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GCSE Rank

#23 in Oldham

#4,652 of 4,663 nationally

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The Springboard Project is a Free schools special school in Oldham, serving ages 14-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Springboard Project is a free schools special in Oldham, admitting pupils aged 14-19. It is part of NEW BRIDGE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 141 pupils on roll, of whom 79% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.1, placing the school #23 in Oldham and #4,652 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

0.1

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0

2024

Progress 8 Score

-2.87

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

0.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.02

2023

Progress 8 Score

-2.85

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

0.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.02

2022

Progress 8 Score

-2.88

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

0.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.04

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

76%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)71%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)18%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

81%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)19%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)-%

Apprenticeships-%

Employment-%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

13 March 2024

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

1 Evaluations

2024-03-13

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 141 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	141	0	0.0%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	138	2	1.4%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	104	0	0.0%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	97	0	0.0%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	87	0	0.0%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	69	1	1.4%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	65	24	36.9%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	71	24	33.8%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	53	11	20.8%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	54	3	5.6%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	53	5	9.4%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	49	8	16.3%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	50	2	4.0%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	49	7	14.3%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	35	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	35	1	2.9%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	36	0	0.0%	4.2%
2018/19 (Spring term)	0	3	-	3.8%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 135 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

95.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

40.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree40%

agree45%

disagree10%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree55%

agree25%

disagree15%

strongly disagree5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree75%

strongly disagree10%

don't know5%

not applicable10%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes95%

no5%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree74%

agree11%

disagree11%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree45%

agree40%

disagree5%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree40%

don't know10%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree60%

agree30%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree60%

agree25%

disagree10%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree60%

agree30%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree60%

agree30%

strongly disagree10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes90%

no10%

The Springboard Project

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover