Wardle Academy
Wardle Academy is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–16, in Rochdale, OL12, in the Rochdale council area. It has 1,366 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (20 October 2022): School remains Good. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
School remains Good — inspected 20 October 2022.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (12 December 2017) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.49 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 44.1 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 39.1 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 233 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,366 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 30.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 10.5% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 12.54% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 4.62% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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