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Oulder Hill Leadership Academy
Hudsons Walk, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 5EF, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.3 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,170
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
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Last inspected: 7 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 44.4 | Bottom 42% 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%. | 66% | Bottom 50% 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%. | 46% | Top 44% 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%. | 81% | Top 37% 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%. | 28% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (161 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child feels safe
83%
Good range of subjects
80%
School has high expectations
80%
My child makes good progress
78%
My child is happy
75%
Behaviour is good
75%
Progress is communicated
70%
I'd recommend this school
70%
School keeps me informed
68%
School supports development
61%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British40.6%
Asian Pakistani37.7%
Mixed Other3.8%
Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Black African2.3%
White Other2.1%
Asian Other1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.61748, -2.18731 · OL11 5EF
School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN148847
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Oulder Hill Leadership Academy rated by Ofsted?
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 January 2025.
Is Oulder Hill Leadership Academy a good school?
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy scores 35.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Oulder Hill Leadership Academy?
Based on 161 Ofsted Parent View responses, Oulder Hill Leadership Academy receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Oulder Hill Leadership Academy in GCSEs?
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.4. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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