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Redwood
Hudsons Walk, Rochdale, OL11 5EW, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
31.4 / 100
Bottom 31%
Better than 31% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
344
Capacity
360
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, although it faces challenges in academic performance, as evidenced by an Attainment 8 score of 1.1 and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction appears strong, but the lack of data on progress and EBacc entry may concern some families considering their options. Overall, while the school provides a supportive environment, prospective parents should weigh the academic outcomes carefully.
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Last inspected: 7 December 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 1.1 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British51.5%
Asian Pakistani24.7%
White Other5.8%
Mixed Other4.4%
Asian Bangladeshi4.1%
Black African2.9%
Other1.7%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Location
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53.61743, -2.18856 · OL11 5EW
School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN135202
School typeCommunity special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Redwood rated by Ofsted?
Redwood was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 December 2016.
Is Redwood a good school?
Redwood scores 31.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Redwood in GCSEs?
Redwood achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.1. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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