
Edgar Wood Academy
Edgar Wood Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Heywood, within the Rochdale local authority. The school has around 637 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 21/11/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing secondary schools in Heywood can view Edgar Wood Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Heywood (OL10 2QN), Edgar Wood Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Last inspected 21/11/2023
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
DfE school census, 2025/26