Edgar Wood Academy

URN: 148596 • Heywood OL10 2QN

Overview

Name
Edgar Wood Academy
URN
148596
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
ALTUS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
35.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Paul Jones (since 2025)
Telephone
01616769620
Website
Visit
Address
Heywood Old Road, Heywood OL10 2QN

Summary

Edgar Wood Academy, located in Heywood, Rochdale, is a mixed secondary free school with a current enrolment of 637 students, out of a capacity of 900. The academy is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where students can realise their potential. It actively engages with the local communities of Middleton and Heywood, aiming to inspire excellence in academic and personal development.

The school places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and the welfare of its students, ensuring that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. Edgar Wood Academy offers a diverse curriculum designed to meet the needs of its pupils, alongside various enrichment activities, including music and sports, to enhance the educational experience.

With a significant percentage of students (41.3%) eligible for free school meals, the academy is focused on providing equitable opportunities for all learners. The school also hosts community events and partnerships, such as career fairs and cultural visits, to enrich the educational journey and prepare students for future opportunities. For more information, visit their website at www.edgarwood.org.

Key details

LA
Rochdale
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ALTUS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
900
Pupils
637
Boys
329
Girls
308
FSM %
41.30
Open date
2021-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 637 329 308 900 41.30
2024-09-11 476 235 241 900 36.80
2023-09-11 111 53 58 900 26.10
2022-09-11 111 53 58 900 26.10
2021-09-11 900

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