Oulder Hill Community School and Language College
URN: 105840 • Rochdale OL11 5EF
Overview
- Name
- Oulder Hill Community School and Language College
- URN
- 105840
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Serious Weaknesses
- Ranking score
- 45.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Watson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Hudsons Walk, Rochdale OL11 5EF
Summary
Oulder Hill Community School and Language College is a mixed secondary school located in Rochdale, with a current enrolment of 1,339 pupils and a capacity of 1,500. The school operates as a community school, which emphasizes inclusivity and support for all students. Approximately 25.3% of the student population is eligible for free school meals, indicating a commitment to providing educational opportunities for all members of the community.
The school offers a diverse curriculum aimed at fostering both academic and personal growth. Specialising in language education, Oulder Hill provides various language courses alongside traditional subjects, preparing students for a globalised world. The school is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where every pupil can thrive, with resources and staff available to assist students in their educational journey.
Oulder Hill Community School also plays an active role in the local community, encouraging parental involvement and collaboration with local organisations. This approach not only enhances the educational experience but also strengthens community ties, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future endeavours.
The school offers a diverse curriculum aimed at fostering both academic and personal growth. Specialising in language education, Oulder Hill provides various language courses alongside traditional subjects, preparing students for a globalised world. The school is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where every pupil can thrive, with resources and staff available to assist students in their educational journey.
Oulder Hill Community School also plays an active role in the local community, encouraging parental involvement and collaboration with local organisations. This approach not only enhances the educational experience but also strengthens community ties, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future endeavours.
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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
- 1500
- Pupils
- 1339
- Boys
- 683
- Girls
- 656
- FSM %
- 25.30
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2022-02-28
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-02-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1339 | 683 | 656 | 1500 | 25.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1339 | 683 | 656 | 1500 | 25.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1339 | 683 | 656 | 1500 | 25.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1339 | 683 | 656 | 1500 | 25.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1405 | 694 | 711 | 1500 | 21.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1356 | 687 | 669 | 1500 | 17.20 |
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