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Wardle Academy

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Wardle Academy

Birch Road, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9RD

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Pupils
1,364
Ages
11-16
FSM
28.9%
Attainment 8
43.9
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.6%
Basics 9-5
39.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
38.2%
EBacc APS
3.85
EBacc 9-5
14.2%
EBacc 9-4
20.2%
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About Wardle Academy

Wardle Academy is a secondary school in Rochdale, Rochdale. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.9. The school has around 1,364 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Birch Road, Rochdale, OL12 9RD | More schools in Rochdale

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Wardle Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Dec 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Wardle Academy

What is Wardle Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wardle Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are Wardle Academy's latest exam results?
Wardle Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Wardle Academy located?
Wardle Academy is a secondary school in Rochdale, Rochdale (OL12 9RD).
How many pupils attend Wardle Academy?
Wardle Academy has around 1,364 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Wardle Academy with other schools?
View Wardle Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Rochdale.