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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Ellen House Secondary is a private secondary-stage school in Oldham, Oldham, with a published age range of 11-16.
Private school Boys Ages 11-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Ellen House Secondary
On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Boys only
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
Overview
Overview
Ellen House Secondary brings Islamic study, Hifz and a secular secondary curriculum into one model. Opened in 2024, it is a boys-only 11-16 setting with no boarding, joining pastoral care to academic work rather than treating faith as an optional layer.
The secular route runs through a three-year Key Stage 3 and two-year Key Stage 4. English, mathematics, science, Arabic, computing, history, geography, art and crafts, physical education, religious education and PSHE are named subjects. Alimiyyah adds Islamic theology, jurisprudence, classical Arabic and oratory.
Hifz centres on Quran memorisation and revision. Key Stage 4 planning is intended to widen access to science, languages, arts and subjects not studied at Key Stage 3, giving further study, community service and participation in wider society a place alongside faith and language learning.
Year 6 expressions of interest are due by 1 December; late applications go to a waiting list, while Years 8 and 9 are considered when places exist. Direct entry and this carefully defined curriculum are the school's governing features.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- Independent-school performance data is patchier in official releases, so GCSE and A-level comparisons should be checked against the school's published results.
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Boys only
- Age range
- 11-16
- Headteacher
- Ammar Sheikh
- Pupil roll
- 54 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Ellen House, Waddington Street, Oldham
- Postcode
- OL9 6QH
- Area
- Oldham
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Ammar Sheikh
School contact
- School phone
- 01613021216
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01613021216
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Gender
- Boys only
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Inspection
Inspection
All standards Met
Latest inspection: 24 June 2025
- Quality of education
- 2
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 2
- Personal development
- 2
- Leadership and management
- 2
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection - first began on 2025-06-24. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Ellen House Secondary handle admissions?
Ellen House Secondary handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Ellen House Secondary?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Ellen House Secondary?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Ellen House Secondary?
Ellen House Secondary is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 24 June 2025.