Wardle Academy
URN: 140055 • Rochdale OL12 9RD
Overview
- Name
- Wardle Academy
- URN
- 140055
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WATERGROVE TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Glennie (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01706373911
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Birch Road, Rochdale OL12 9RD
Summary
Wardle Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Rochdale, with a current enrollment of 1,364 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,200. The academy operates under the ethos known as "The Wardle Way," which emphasizes a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The headteacher, Mr. James Glennie, leads the school in fostering a culture of respect, responsibility, and resilience among students.
The curriculum at Wardle Academy is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, catering to the diverse needs of its students. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement while also promoting extracurricular activities, such as sports and the arts, to encourage well-rounded development. Approximately 28.9% of students are eligible for free school meals, indicating a commitment to supporting disadvantaged learners.
Wardle Academy actively engages with the local community, ensuring that students are not only prepared for academic success but also for their roles as responsible citizens. The school maintains open lines of communication with parents and guardians, providing various resources and support to enhance student well-being and academic progress. For more information, visit their website at http://www.wardleacademy.co.uk/.
The curriculum at Wardle Academy is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, catering to the diverse needs of its students. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement while also promoting extracurricular activities, such as sports and the arts, to encourage well-rounded development. Approximately 28.9% of students are eligible for free school meals, indicating a commitment to supporting disadvantaged learners.
Wardle Academy actively engages with the local community, ensuring that students are not only prepared for academic success but also for their roles as responsible citizens. The school maintains open lines of communication with parents and guardians, providing various resources and support to enhance student well-being and academic progress. For more information, visit their website at http://www.wardleacademy.co.uk/.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- #SEND (sen)
- Learning Support including SEND (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Term Dates & Events Calendar (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Open Evening 2025 (other)
- Our Academy (other)
- Policies and Corporate Information (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Hollingworth Business and Enterprise College (70.2)
- Hollingworth Academy (64.6)
- Matthew Moss High School (63.0)
- Kingsway Park High School (59.1)
- Falinge Park High School (58.1)
Key details
- LA
- Rochdale
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WATERGROVE TRUST
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 1364
- Boys
- 676
- Girls
- 688
- FSM %
- 28.90
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1364 | 676 | 688 | 1200 | 28.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1366 | 669 | 697 | 1200 | 26.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1247 | 631 | 616 | 1200 | 23.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1247 | 631 | 616 | 1200 | 23.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1220 | 615 | 605 | 1200 | 21.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1226 | 633 | 593 | 1200 | 17.00 |
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