Whitworth Community High School
URN: 119753 • ROCHDALE OL12 8TS
Overview
- Name
- Whitworth Community High School
- URN
- 119753
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Oliver (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01706343218
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hall Street, ROCHDALE OL12 8TS
Summary
Whitworth Community High School, located in Rochdale, Lancashire, is a mixed community secondary school with a current enrolment of 651 students, against a capacity of 709. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, where respect and aspiration are central to its ethos. The motto "Climbing Higher" reflects the school's dedication to academic excellence and personal growth for all students.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Mr A Oliver, who has a strong background in teaching and school leadership, Whitworth aims to provide a high standard of education while ensuring the safety and well-being of its students. The school emphasizes the importance of smart dress, punctuality, and resilience, preparing students not only for their GCSE exams but also for future career opportunities.
Whitworth Community High School actively promotes diversity and has a zero-tolerance policy towards bullying and discrimination, ensuring that every student feels valued and empowered. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits to experience its vibrant community firsthand. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.wchs.co.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Mr A Oliver, who has a strong background in teaching and school leadership, Whitworth aims to provide a high standard of education while ensuring the safety and well-being of its students. The school emphasizes the importance of smart dress, punctuality, and resilience, preparing students not only for their GCSE exams but also for future career opportunities.
Whitworth Community High School actively promotes diversity and has a zero-tolerance policy towards bullying and discrimination, ensuring that every student feels valued and empowered. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits to experience its vibrant community firsthand. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.wchs.co.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- 2024-2025 College Open Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Open Evenings and Events (calendar)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Snow & Bad Weather Policy (other)
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
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 709
- Pupils
- 651
- Boys
- 336
- Girls
- 315
- FSM %
- 23.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 651 | 336 | 315 | 709 | 23.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 655 | 354 | 301 | 709 | 21.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 646 | 329 | 317 | 709 | 18.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 646 | 329 | 317 | 709 | 18.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 641 | 319 | 322 | 709 | 17.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 640 | 315 | 325 | 709 | 16.40 |
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