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Oulder Hill Leadership Academy

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Oulder Hill Leadership Academy

Hudsons Walk, Rochdale, OL11 5EF

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,170
Ages
11-16
FSM
35.3%
Attainment 8
44.3
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.8%
Basics 9-5
46.2%

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
81.0%
EBacc APS
4.12
EBacc 9-5
19.5%
EBacc 9-4
28.1%
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About Oulder Hill Leadership Academy

Oulder Hill Leadership Academy is a secondary school in Rochdale, Rochdale. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.3. The school has around 1,170 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Hudsons Walk, Rochdale, OL11 5EF | More schools in Rochdale

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jan 2025 — Good
  2. Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Oulder Hill Community School and Language College)
  3. Feb 2020 — Inadequate (predecessor: Oulder Hill Community School and Language College)
  4. Nov 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Oulder Hill Community School and Language College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Oulder Hill Leadership Academy

What is Oulder Hill Leadership Academy's Ofsted rating?
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Oulder Hill Leadership Academy's latest exam results?
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Oulder Hill Leadership Academy located?
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy is a secondary school in Rochdale, Rochdale (OL11 5EF).
How many pupils attend Oulder Hill Leadership Academy?
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy has around 1,170 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Oulder Hill Leadership Academy with other schools?
View Oulder Hill Leadership 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.