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Wardle Academy
Birch Road, Wardle, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 9RD, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.5 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,364
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 60% of schools nationwide. The percentage of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 63%, while 39% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating a decent level of academic achievement. However, the EBacc entry rate of 38% suggests there may be opportunities for improvement in encouraging students to pursue a broader range of subjects.
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Last inspected: 12 December 2017Older 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. | 44.1 | Bottom 40% UK |
| 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%. | 63% | Bottom 41% UK |
| 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%. | 39% | Bottom 38% UK |
| 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%. | 38% | Bottom 47% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 21% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.5%
Asian Pakistani8.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
White Other1.8%
Asian Other1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Black African1.0%
Other0.8%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Location
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53.64198, -2.12773 · OL12 9RD
School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN140055
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wardleacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Wardle Academy rated by Ofsted?
Wardle Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 December 2017.
Is Wardle Academy a good school?
Wardle Academy scores 40.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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 Wardle Academy in GCSEs?
Wardle Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.1. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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