New Special Education School Opens in Oldham

0:00On March 6th, a new school for kids with special education needs is set to open soon and old them. Thorny Croft School will take over a historic grade 2 listed building on Newport Street in Warneth, previously used as a nursery by Home Grammar. School It aims to serve up to 70 pupils aged 5 to 19, with a strong focus on mental health challenges and autism. Renovations are moving along quickly, led by education provider Horizon, and the doors should open by late spring. The team is working hard to preserve the building's heritage while updating it for classroom use. Local leaders and educators see this as a big win, especially since old him has a higher rate of children needing special education plans, 6.7% compared to the national average of 4.7%. The incoming head teacher is eager to build a welcoming space where every child gets personalized support to thrive. Horizon already runs several similar programs across the UK, including one that just reopened

1:01in nearby Rochdale. The site became available after Home Grammar sold it due to rising costs from new child care rules and taxes on private schools. This addition comes at the perfect time for the community, promising more tailored options and filling a real gap in local support.