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Edgar Wood Academy

Secondary · Rochdale · OL10 2QN
↑ ImprovingRanks above 33% of area schools (7 secondary schools in Rochdale)

Note Ofsted report cards grade each area separately with no single overall grade. This headline is a School Finder summary of the weakest core area, not an Ofsted grade.

School details

Free schools
TypeFree schools
GenderMixed
Religious characterNone
AdmissionsNon-selective
Age range11–16
Pupils on roll729
Sixth formNo
Nursery classesNo
Academy trustALTUS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
SettingUrban

Inspection history

Ofsted report card — Expected standard

Inspected 02/06/2026 · Safeguarding: Met
InclusionExpected standard
AchievementExpected standard
Safeguarding standardsMet
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard

Previous framework (overall effectiveness) — Requires improvement

Inspected 21/11/2023 · Safeguarding: Yes
Personal developmentGood
Quality of educationRequires improvement
Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
Leadership and managementRequires improvement

Local house prices

Homes within 1 mile sold for a median of £240,000 (1074 sales in the window).

A neighbourhood indicator from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. It is not a catchment measure and does not imply any link between school quality and house prices.