Kingfisher Special School
School Name: Kingfisher Special School Address: Foxdenton Lane, Chadderton Town/City: Oldham County: Lancashire Postcode: OL9 9QR Telephone Number: 0161 553 0310 Website: www.kingfisher.oldham.sch.uk
Phase: Ages 4-11 Type: Academy special converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2016 Trust: Kingfisher Learning Trust Sponsor: Kingfisher Learning Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Sue Caine
Capacity: 246
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 218 (75% boys & 25% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 57.6%
URN: 143304
DfE Number: 353/7013
UKPRN: 10057753
UPRN: 100012744253
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Oldham (E08000004)
Constituency: Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton (E14001416)
Electoral Ward: Chadderton South (E05014649)
Easting & Northing: 389884E, 404098N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 32' 2.67" N 2° 9' 14.24" W
Plus Code: 9C5VGRMW+JC
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Sue Caine - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Diane Hall - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 October 2027.
- Mrs Louise Henshall-Aspinall - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 23 October 2027.
- Mrs Hazel Stone - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 May 2027.
- Mr Jeremy Sutcliffe - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 15 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 November 2025.
- Mr Jeremy Sutcliffe - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 11 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 November 2028.
- Mrs Karen Taylor - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2008.
- Mrs Jacqui Wennington - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 October 2027.
- Mrs Janet Wray - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 February 2028.