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
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.
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.
Useful links
- @edgarwood (other)
- https://t.co/pvSPmXw0Qq (other)
- https://t.co/rvp1gy0CfY (other)
- https://t.co/vj0Cvs3oDy (other)
- #careers (other)
- #EdgarWoodAcademy (other)
- #mypathcareers (other)
- #OlderPersons (other)
- #OpenEvent (other)
- Parent Pay (other)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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