The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
- 50% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 344
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 50.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Mr Paul Evans (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hudsons Walk, Rochdale, OL11 5EW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOulder Hill Leadership Academy
Secondary · Very close
Moorgate
Independent · 422m away
Bury Road School
Independent · 920m away
Bamford Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
High Birch School
Special school · 1.5km away
Marland Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Rochdale Sixth Form College
16 plus · 1.6km away
Brimrod Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Redwood's Ofsted rating?
Redwood was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Redwood?
Redwood currently has 344 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Redwood take?
Redwood caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Redwood?
Redwood is in Rochdale, OL11 5EW, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Redwood have a sixth form?
Yes, Redwood has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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