The Hathershaw College
Academy converter secondary school in Oldham (Oldham).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
The Three Rs is about adhering to our 3 respect rules (below) which embody the ethos and values of our school and what we strive to achieve. Indeed, they uphold the fundamental British Values of tolerance, mutual respect, the rule of law and freedom.
By teaching our students the difference between right and wrong, and our emphasis on self-discipline, we are creating a culture in which each student can thrive and flourish, no matter what their background.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
16 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Chess
- Choir
- Cricket
- Dance
- Dodgeball
- Drama
- Football
- Netball
- Orchestra
- Photography
- Rounders
- Stem
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
5 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Leading Parent Partnership AwardWorking with families
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Food for LifeRecognised award
- Teaching School HubRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 137039
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Constituency
- Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2011
Governing body (9 current, 4 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Suzy Hibbert | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Louise Astbury Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Samantha Smithies | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Mark Crilly | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Susie Fraser | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Mr Rafi Chaudry | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Dave Barter | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Syed Maruf Ali | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Champa Bhudia | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Anthony Jones | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2017 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Suzy Hibbert Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Faisal Butt Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Ashley Stewardson Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record