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Headteacher Mavis Clegg listening to children read

"I belong here" - tribute to headteacher who devoted her life to the children of Oldham

Published: Monday, 01st December 2025

We're saddened to share the passing of Mavis Clegg, a much-loved former Oldham headteacher, aged 92.

  • Cllr Mohon Ali, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, with Carrigan Hoyle and Jake Davies and their sons Silas and Theo

    "The impact of this will last forever" - Primary school celebrates success of pioneering national language development programme

    Published: Thursday, 25th September 2025

    Oldham is one of nine areas taking part in the Early Language Support for Every Child (ELSEC) initiative

  • Best friends Brooke Smith and Lauren Daubney celebrating their results at Crompton House

    Best friends, twins, and triumphs as Oldham’s GCSE class of 2025 show what's possible

    Published: Thursday, 21st August 2025

    Budding future leaders, doctors and sporting stars shone in this year's results

  • Identical twins Francesca and Danielle Hulme opening their results

    Oldham's 'A' team celebrate on A-Level results day - with double success for identical twins

    Published: Friday, 15th August 2025

    High achievers across Oldham are celebrating A-Level and T-Level success.

  • Sir Brian Clarke smiling with his art work

    Remembering Sir Brian Clarke: A brilliant artist and proud son of Oldham

    Published: Tuesday, 08th July 2025

    Oldham Council is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Brian Clarke, the world-renowned stained glass artist and one of Oldham’s most celebrated sons.

  • Professor Brian Cox smiling outside his old school St Matthew's in Chadderton

    From Chadderton to the cosmos: Professor Brian Cox returns to inspire future scientists in Oldham

    Published: Friday, 04th July 2025

    The world-renowned physicist made a stellar hometown visit to deliver awe-inspiring assemblies including one at his old school.

  • Pictured left is a smiling Professor Brian Cox and on the right is Oldham Athletic owner Frank Rothwell

    Professor Brian Cox shares powerful message as he prepares for Oldham homecoming following Latics’ triumphant promotion

    Published: Monday, 16th June 2025

    Excitement is ramping up as the famous Oldham Athletic supporter prepares for a special visit.

  • Cllr Arooj Shah and Suzannah Reeves, Principal of Oldham Sixth Form College

    Oldham Council Leader talks politics with Sixth Form students

    Published: Monday, 16th June 2025

    Cllr Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council, visited Oldham Sixth Form College to meet students and staff, and see first-hand some of the impressive work taking place across the college.

  • Cllr Mohon Ali visiting the breakfast club at St Agnes

    Meet the Breakfast Club: The school where a new scheme offering children a free breakfast has been a big hit

    Published: Tuesday, 06th May 2025

    Attendance has already improved at St Agnes Primary School thanks to a pilot scheme aimed at giving children the best start

  • Professor Brian Cox is coming home to Oldham

    Oldham to become the 'centre of the universe' with a homecoming visit from Professor Brian Cox

    Published: Friday, 14th March 2025

    Oldham is to become the centre of the universe when Professor Brian Cox returns to his hometown to inspire future scientists.

  • Cllr Mohon visited the SEND provision at Richmond Academy (right). Pictured (left to right) with Katy Mather, Senior Trust Leader for SEND, and Charlotte Smythe Trust Leader for Early Years Foundation Stage and Early Additional Needs

    'It's so beautiful to see' - Meet the school team helping children to thrive thanks to their life-changing SEND provision

    Published: Monday, 24th February 2025

    Learning for children with special educational needs and disabilities will be further enhanced with funding from Oldham Council.

  • Phil Pye the teacher with responsibility for online learning and AV1, smiling with one of the AV1 robots

    The Oldham school where robots sit in for children unable to attend classes

    Published: Friday, 21st February 2025

    Robots are bridging the gap for pupils facing long-term absence.

  • Mums Sophie Byrne and Bethany Dale launched Little Saplings at St Paul's Primary School

    Meet the best friends who set up a before and after school club which children love so much they don't want to go home

    Published: Wednesday, 12th February 2025

    Bethany Dale and Sophie Byrne teamed up to give pupils a relaxing space to play and socialise

  • A group of smiling pupils in red St Paul's school uniform sweatshirts celebrating the opening of The Ark outdoor classroom

    School celebrates major makeover that will take learning outdoors for pupils

    Published: Tuesday, 21st January 2025

    St Paul's Primary School in Royton has made important changes so its children can flourish.

  • Headteacher Glyn Potts speaking while holding a book

    The trailblazing school that put Donald Trump on the curriculum as part of its mental health mission

    Published: Thursday, 16th January 2025

    At Newman Catholic College in Chadderton the curriculum reflects breaking news and current issues playing on pupils’ minds.

  • Cllr Mohon Ali, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills with North Chadderton pupils and co-headteacher Nick Angus

    Caring and inclusive school that feels like home to pupils congratulated for raising its Ofsted rating

    Published: Monday, 13th January 2025

    North Chadderton School has been congratulated for raising its Ofsted rating and scoring 'good' in all areas.

  • Cllr Mohon with a group  of school children.

    Young ‘future leaders’ of Oldham impress during special visit to the 'best school ever'

    Published: Thursday, 24th October 2024

    Cllr Mohon Ali, Oldham's Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, met the Children’s Leadership Team at Richmond Academy.

  • Mark Giles principal of The Hathershaw College

    Meet the principal of the Oldham school that does things differently

    Published: Monday, 30th September 2024

    Oldham is where the heart is for The Hathershaw College principal Mark Giles, and it’s that sense of belonging that he credits for the success of his school.

  • The Children’s Commissioner for England Dame Rachel de Souza was given a tour of The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy

    Children’s Commissioner for England praises 'trailblazing' Oldham for raising school attendance rates

    Published: Wednesday, 11th September 2024

    Dame Rachel de Souza visited the new Brian Clarke Academy where their education is so good children are 'running' to get to school.

  • Image of Cllr Mohon Ali

    Oldham parents urged to support good school attendance

    Published: Tuesday, 03rd September 2024

    As local schools welcome the return of pupils this week, Oldham Council is encouraging parents, guardians and carers to play ‘a vital role’ in their child’s attendance ahead of the new term.

  • GCSE results day at The Radclyffe School

    Oldham students celebrate top GCSE results

    Published: Friday, 23rd August 2024

    High achievers are celebrating astonishing grades

  • Children walking to school, with their parents in the background.

    Oldham Schools Achieve Modeshift Accreditation, Promoting Sustainable Travel

    Published: Wednesday, 07th August 2024

    Seven schools in Oldham have proudly achieved Modeshift accreditation in the last academic year, 2023-2024.

  • Blue Coat School

    Council invests £3m to save Blue Coat School places

    Published: Wednesday, 20th March 2024

    Much sought-after school places at Blue Coat Secondary School have been rescued, thanks to a £3m investment by Oldham Council into its teaching facilities.

  • School Street at St. Anne’s C.E. Primary School in Royton.

    Pupils set to benefit from safer school travel

    Published: Wednesday, 20th March 2024

    • More than 250 residents participated in our Safe and Active Travel to School Audit, providing valuable input. • Oldham Council will now act on these findings by implementing various measures.

  • Cllr Mohon Ali and headteacher Simon Buxton-Moore celebrating the 'Good' Ofsted report at St Matthew's Primary School

    The school celebrating inclusivity with inspiring heroes including Dolly Parton and Stormzy

    Published: Tuesday, 13th February 2024

    At St Matthew’s Primary School in Chadderton, pupils are surrounded by images of inspiring figureheads.

  • Second scheme designed to improve safety around schools set to start

    Published: Friday, 08th September 2023

    Oldham’s second School Street scheme is going live.

  • Tell us about how you get to school – and you could win a £50 voucher

    Published: Thursday, 29th June 2023

    Oldham Council wants to hear about your experiences when it comes to walking, cycling and wheeling to school.

  • School Streets First

    Dame Sarah Storey backs school safety scheme

    Published: Wednesday, 28th June 2023

    Dame Sarah Storey OBE - Active Travel Commissioner for Greater Manchester – has backed Oldham’s first School Street.

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