Falinge Park High School
URN: 105837 • Rochdale OL12 6LD
Overview
- Name
- Falinge Park High School
- URN
- 105837
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paula O'Reilly (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Falinge Road, Rochdale OL12 6LD
Summary
Falinge Park High School is a mixed community secondary school located in Rochdale, with a current enrolment of 1,354 pupils and a capacity of 1,350. The school is committed to inclusivity and aims to foster a supportive environment that prioritises the well-being of its students. Under the leadership of Headteacher Mrs O'Reilly, the school promotes a culture where students are encouraged to aspire, thrive, and achieve through high expectations in both academic and personal conduct.
The curriculum at Falinge Park High School is designed to empower students, helping them develop resilience, reasoning, and personal agency. The school places a strong emphasis on building positive relationships and a sense of community, ensuring that all pupils can express themselves and celebrate diversity. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its values, which encourage self-regulation and a proactive approach to learning.
Falinge Park High School actively engages with its local community and offers various opportunities for parental involvement. The governing board, comprising parents and community representatives, plays a vital role in overseeing the school's strategic direction and ensuring accountability. The school invites prospective families to attend its Open Evening, providing a chance to explore the facilities and meet staff and students.
The curriculum at Falinge Park High School is designed to empower students, helping them develop resilience, reasoning, and personal agency. The school places a strong emphasis on building positive relationships and a sense of community, ensuring that all pupils can express themselves and celebrate diversity. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its values, which encourage self-regulation and a proactive approach to learning.
Falinge Park High School actively engages with its local community and offers various opportunities for parental involvement. The governing board, comprising parents and community representatives, plays a vital role in overseeing the school's strategic direction and ensuring accountability. The school invites prospective families to attend its Open Evening, providing a chance to explore the facilities and meet staff and students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Hollingworth Business and Enterprise College (70.2)
- Wardle Academy (65.6)
- Hollingworth Academy (64.6)
- Matthew Moss High School (63.0)
- Kingsway Park High School (59.1)
Key details
- LA
- Rochdale
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1350
- Pupils
- 1354
- Boys
- 695
- Girls
- 659
- FSM %
- 39.70
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-09-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1354 | 695 | 659 | 1350 | 39.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1354 | 695 | 659 | 1350 | 39.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1357 | 697 | 660 | 1338 | 34.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1357 | 697 | 660 | 1338 | 34.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1333 | 688 | 645 | 1338 | 31.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1279 | 662 | 617 | 1338 | 27.50 |
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