With over 75 years of experience, The Hathershaw College, which host an Open Evening at the college on September 26, knows how to ensure students succeed.

As an Ofsted rated Good school, Hathershaw College is in the top 25% for pupil progress in England. This success comes from the persistent care and attention that is given to every single child that walks through its doors. With a child centred approach that understands the needs of every child, it comes as no surprise that the school has an impressive track record of proven GCSE results with many students successfully gaining the EBACC suite of qualifications and progressing to their Trust partner, Oldham Sixth Form College (OSFC).

The school’s ethos: Together We Succeed, is steeped into every aspect of the day to day life. It can be evidenced through the partnership work that Hathershaw holds at its core. Whether that is with community leaders, parents or pastoral support, Hathershaw truly understands that their relationships are at the heart of success, and are what make the school environment so special.


Hathershaw College know that a pupil’s social and academic development extends far beyond the classroom. The school is committed to offering an extensive enrichment programme that helps pupils develop essential life skills.  From the moment pupils enter the school in Year 7, they are given a musical instrument as part of the MiSST programme, with pupils able to join the orchestra if they wish.

The school makes full use of its facilities with a huge array of activities taking place before school, lunchtime and after school, these activities are designed to broaden the horizons of young people. From sewing and needlework to computer programming, debate club and DJ club, fitness and sport and the Duke of Edinburgh programme at both bronze and silver level.

Hathershaw is committed to raising the aspirations of all pupils and preparing them for their next stage. A dedicated careers advisor meets with all pupils, and the school’s recent CEIAG award highlights just how central careers and employment provision is within Hathershaw. Hathershaw knows it lives in the heart of the Oldham community. The school has developed the HACK initiative (Hathershaw acts of Charity and Kindness), where pupils actively raise funds to support those in need.


Mark Giles, Principal said: “Our core values at Hathershaw underpin everything that we do. We want all pupils at Hathershaw to be responsible, respectful and ready to learn and believe these three principles are essential attributes that all young people should have. Additionally, we have three values that we promote, they are:

  • Community: Giving back, enriching lives
  • Creativity: Sparking imaginations, unleashing potential
  • Careers: Preparing now, leading tomorrow

"They are incredibly important in ensuring not only academic success, but the opportunity to develop the whole child whilst in our care.”

So, if you want to learn more about the Hathershaw experience and see what a good school with a proven track record of success and over 75 years of experience really can do, then don’t miss the opportunity to visit the open evening. It just could be the next stage of your child’s journey of academic, personal and lifelong success.

The Hathershaw College Open Evening, Thursday, September 26, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm, Belfield Avenue, Oldham, OL8 3EP.