Oldham is a great place for learning and culture
Learning is a lifelong activity in Oldham, with opportunities for all ages. The Children, Young People and Families Directorate of the Council provides a full education service to the people of Oldham through its nursery, infant, primary, secondary and special schools, the Sports and Recreation Development Service, Music Service, Youth Service, Early Years and Lifelong Learning.
For further information about the Directorate you should telephone 0161 770 4260 in the first instance, or send an e-mail to ecs.general.enquiry@oldham.gov.uk.
School Admissions
Find out the process for applying for your child's Primary or Secondary School place.
Find out more about School Admissions.
School Performance information
The latest performance tables for Primary and Secondary schools in Oldham are now available through the Department for Children, Schools and Families web site. We have provided a page with direct links to all of the performance tables.
Put a stop to bullying
Find out how to raise awareness of bullying and the effect it has on children, young people and families.
Find out more about Anti-Bullying in Oldham
Oldham Music Service
For more than forty years the Oldham Music Service and Music Centre has provided the opportunity for thousands of Oldham children to receive instrumental and vocal tuition in schools and to meet together, outside school time, to play and sing in various ensembles.