A new headteacher has been appointed at Bright Futures School in Greenfield.

The independent school on Friezland Lane has announced that Louise Whalley, who is currently assistant headteacher at Mather Street Primary School in Failsworth, is taking up the role from September.

Ms Whalley, who has more than 20 years' teaching experience, said: “I am very excited to be taking on the challenge of helping to lead Bright Futures School, and building on its undoubted strengths and achievements.

“The school’s approach to teaching children with autism is very special and has achieved great results. I’m delighted to be part of that going forward”.

Bright Futures School, which provides for pupils aged five to 16 years old who have a diagnosis of autism, is rated 'good' by Ofsted.

The school’s current head of learning Alison Hughes, who is retiring after 11 years in the job, said: “It’s been a privilege and a very rewarding experience to help to lead the staff team at Bright Futures, and see the school come so far since its early beginnings.

“There’s a lot I’ll miss, but I’m confident that the school will be in very good hands with Louise at the helm”.