The Springboard Project
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Springboard Project
Address: 2 Medtia Square, Phoenix Street
Town/City: Oldham
Postcode: OL1 1AN
Telephone Number: 0161 883 3250
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 14-19
Type: Free schools special
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2019
Trust: New Bridge Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: New Bridge Academy

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Andrew Howard
Capacity: 127
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 155 (66% boys & 34% girls)
Enrollment: 122% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 72.4%

SEN Provisions

  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Location and administration

URN: 145922
DfE Number: 353/7003
UKPRN: 10083795
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Oldham (E08000004)
Constituency: Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton (E14001416)
Electoral Ward: Coldhurst (E05014650)

Easting & Northing: 392560E, 404725N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 32' 23.12" N 2° 6' 48.95" W
Plus Code: 9C5VGVQP+WH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  1. Future Finders Employability College (0.1km)
  2. Oldham Sixth Form College (0.3km)
  3. Westwood Boys School (0.5km)
  4. The Oldham College (0.6km)
  5. St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.6km)
  6. The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy (0.6km)
  7. Greenhill Academy (0.6km)
  8. St Thomas CofE Primary School (0.7km)
  9. Richmond Academy (0.8km)
  10. Northmoor Academy (0.8km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor

Governors

  • Angela CAMM - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 May 2026.
  • Mr John Daly - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Kim McDermott - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 May 2026.
  • Genette Murray - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Martin Nield - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 July 2029.
  • Catherine Watson - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2029.