SMS Changing Lives School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Other independent special school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Oldham |
| Address | Ferranti House, Failsworth, M35 9AY |
| School Website | www.smsschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1616826462 |
| URN | 146646 |
School Census
| Total | 33 |
| Girls/Boys | 1/32 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 3.0%/97.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | None |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | None |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/11/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/11/2022 | Good |
| 04/02/2020 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 15/11/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 04/02/2020 |
| Quality of Education | |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | |
| Personal Development | |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10 June 2025 | Standard inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 23 October 2024 | Additional inspection | View |
| 15 November 2022 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 03 February 2022 | Additional inspection | View |
| 05 May 2021 | Additional inspection | View |
| 24 November 2020 | Additional inspection | View |
| 04 February 2020 | Standard inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 19 June 2019 | Pre-registration inspection | View |
| 26 March 2019 | Pre-registration inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.08 |
| Progress 8 | NP |
Ethnicity
Nearby Schools
Higher Failsworth Primary School
(0.23 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Stansfield Road, , M35 9EA
St John's Church of England Primary School
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: St Johns C of E Primary School, James Street, , M35 9PY
Hollinwood Academy
(0.49 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Roman Road, , OL8 3PT
New Bridge School
(0.52 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 11-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Roman Road, , OL8 3PH
Teenage Kicks
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: 4a Partington Street, , M35 9RD