SecondaryData as of May 2026

Edgar Wood Academy

Heywood Old Road, Heywood, OL10 2QN

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Heywood.

Free schools

Pupils

637

Ages

11-16

FSM

41.3%

Capacity

900

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Nov 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

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Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

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 (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Community & Reviews

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About Edgar Wood Academy

Edgar Wood Academy is a secondary school in Heywood, Rochdale. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 56 responses), 32% of parents would recommend this school. The school has around 637 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Heywood Old Road, Heywood, OL10 2QN | More schools in Rochdale

Ofsted inspection history

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

May 2025 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
Nov 2023 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Edgar Wood Academy

What is Edgar Wood Academy's Ofsted rating?

Edgar Wood Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What do parents say about Edgar Wood Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 56 responses): 32% of parents would recommend Edgar Wood Academy.

Where is Edgar Wood Academy located?

Edgar Wood Academy is a secondary school in Heywood, Rochdale (OL10 2QN).

How many pupils attend Edgar Wood Academy?

Edgar Wood Academy has around 637 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Edgar Wood Academy with other schools?

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