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Waterhead Academy

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Waterhead Academy

Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 3NY

A Inadequate-rated secondary school in Oldham.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
947
Ages
11-16
FSM
49.6%
Attainment 8
34.0
Ofsted
Inadequate
Oct 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
34.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
8.5%
Basics 9-5
22.0%

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
42.9%
EBacc APS
2.98
EBacc 9-5
9.3%
EBacc 9-4
14.3%
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About Waterhead Academy

Waterhead Academy is a secondary school in Oldham, Oldham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 53 responses), 47% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.0. The school has around 947 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 3NY | More schools in Oldham

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Sept 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  2. Oct 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  3. Oct 2022 — Inadequate
  4. Apr 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Waterhead Academy

What is Waterhead Academy's Ofsted rating?
Waterhead Academy received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What do parents say about Waterhead Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 53 responses): 47% of parents would recommend Waterhead Academy.
What are Waterhead Academy's latest exam results?
Waterhead Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Waterhead Academy located?
Waterhead Academy is a secondary school in Oldham, Oldham (OL4 3NY).
How many pupils attend Waterhead Academy?
Waterhead Academy has around 947 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Waterhead Academy with other schools?
View Waterhead 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 Oldham.