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Wardle Academy
Goodgraded 20/10/2022Ages 11–161,364 pupilsFaithNone
Wardle Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Rochdale. The school has around 1,364 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 20/10/2022, Wardle Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 40.8 and 31% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Rochdale can view Wardle Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 20/10/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 844.1
England avg 45.1 · was 40.2 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths39%
England avg 45% · was 30% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths63%
England avg 65% · was 54% in 2023/24
EBacc entry38%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.87
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake30.2%
Free school meals30.2%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language10.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled99%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.2%
Attendance90.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence28.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Rochdale
All schools in Rochdale →St James' Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miSt Andrew's Church of England Primary School and NurseryGood · 0.4 miMeadows School0.6 miGreat Howarth School0.5 miAlice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.9 miKentmere Primary AcademyOutstanding · 0.8 mi
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