Wardle Academy
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Rochdale, OL12 9RD
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 33% in England
5 of 11 in Rochdale
Pupils
1,366
First preferences per place
0.98
2026/27
Absence
9.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 44.5 | 40.2 | 44.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38% | 30% | 39% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.3 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 46% | 28% | 45% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.20 | -0.49 | — |
63% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Falinge Park High School · 2.0 mi · No rating
- Whitworth Community High School · 2.4 mi · No rating · Top 40% in England
- Hollingworth Academy · 2.5 mi · Good · Top 39% in England
- Kingsway Park High School · 2.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 7% in England
- Oulder Hill Leadership Academy · 2.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 38% in England
- St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy · 3.6 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 17% in England
Best secondary schools in Rochdale · Best secondary schools in Greater Manchester
The neighbourhood
Wardle Academy is in Hurstead & Smallbridge (typical home £170,000).
What is Wardle Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wardle Academy does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Wardle Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Wardle Academy is in the bottom 33% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.