The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.1
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
38%
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 226 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
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 119 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,364
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Trust
- WATERGROVE TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Glennie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Birch Road, Wardle, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 9RD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWardle High School
Secondary · Very close
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 628m away
St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 762m away
Great Howarth College
Independent · 844m away
Rydings Special School
Special school · 875m away
Great Howarth School
Independent · 881m away
Meadows School
Independent · 937m away
Kentmere Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wardle Academy a selective school?
No. Wardle Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wardle Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wardle Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wardle Academy?
Wardle Academy currently has 1,364 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wardle Academy take?
Wardle Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wardle Academy?
Wardle Academy is in Rochdale, OL12 9RD, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wardle Academy have a sixth form?
No, Wardle Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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