The Springboard Project
Free schools special school in Oldham (Oldham).
Location
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Our vision for the Springboard Project is to create an aspirational and sustainable continuum of provision for pupils and students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across Oldham, collaborating with existing mainstream schools, colleges, voluntary organisations, community partners and employers, local business and industry.
The specific brief of The Springboard Project is to provide high quality innovative alternative educational experiences for pupils and students with SEMH needs across the 14-19 age range.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 145922
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 14 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Constituency
- Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2019
Governing body (4 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Martin Nield | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genette Murray | Local Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Catherine Watson | Local Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr John Daly | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Angela Camm Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Kim McDermott Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
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