Edgar Wood Academy
Edgar Wood Academy is a secondary school (Free schools), ages 11–16, in Heywood, OL10, in the Rochdale council area. It has 729 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (2 June 2026): Report card: Expected standard in all 6 graded areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in all 6 graded areas — inspected 2 June 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Term dates
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 729 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 42.7% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 16.7% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 13.81% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.77% | 2024/25 |
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