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Oulder Hill Leadership Academy

Hudsons Walk, Rochdale, OL11 5EF

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

44.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

44.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	41.1	46.4
2023/24	42.9	46.4
2024/25	44.3	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	-0.14	0.00
2023/24	-0.11	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Location & Area

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0.08 km away · Community special school

Good

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Falinge Park High School

1.46 km away · Academy converter

Good

Rochdale Sixth Form College

1.5 km away · Academy 16-19 converter

Beech House School

1.72 km away · Other independent school

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 161 responses), 70% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.3. The school has around 1,170 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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 do parents say about Oulder Hill Leadership Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 161 responses): 70% of parents would recommend Oulder Hill Leadership Academy.

What are Oulder Hill Leadership Academy's latest exam results?

Oulder Hill Leadership Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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.

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