The short version
Average GCSE results. 78% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.4 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.4
0.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
81%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 282 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 92 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,170
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 35.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mr Adrian Smale
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Hudsons Walk, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 5EF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRedwood
Special school · Very close
Moorgate
Independent · 475m away
Bury Road School
Independent · 974m away
Bamford Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Bankfield
Independent · 1.3km away
High Birch School
Special school · 1.5km away
Rochdale Sixth Form College
16 plus · 1.5km away
Marland Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Oulder Hill Leadership Academy a selective school?
No. Oulder Hill Leadership Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Oulder Hill Leadership Academy?
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy currently has 1,170 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oulder Hill Leadership Academy take?
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Oulder Hill Leadership Academy?
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy is in Rochdale, OL11 5EF, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oulder Hill Leadership Academy have a sixth form?
No, Oulder Hill Leadership Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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