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Wardle Academy
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- Rochdale OL12 9RD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils, including those with low prior attainment, make good progress in a wide range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in classrooms and during the day. They are courteous and polite, and are committed to working hard.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are regularly trained and supported to meet their professional needs.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have tackled weaker teaching resolutely, resulting in many more pupils making good progress.
Strengths and Challenges: The quality of teaching is improving but is still variable, particularly in PE, geography, and modern foreign languages.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are positive about the changes that have taken place and are involved through various activities.
Communication: Parents receive regular updates and information about school events and pupils' progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents are extremely satisfied with the care and support their children receive.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have raised expectations and established clear lines of accountability.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have improved attendance and tackled weaker teaching effectively. Focus on priority areas is strong.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils say bullying is very rare and feel safe, with staff resolving issues effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Promotion of pupils' physical and emotional well-being is a high priority for leaders.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities including sports, arts, and cultural experiences.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Extra-curricular activities help practice difficult skills while balancing academic responsibilities.
Career Counselling Services: Independent careers advice is provided to all year groups, helping guide pupils towards their next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities are well supported and make good academic and social progress.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum provides a good balance of subjects to meet pupils' needs and interests.
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About Us
Wardle Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1366 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 38% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We treat everyone and everything in accordance with our own standards. We maintain our optimism so that we have the stamina to go through even the most difficult tasks. For as long it takes, we give it our all. We don't offer justifications and are honest with ourselves and others. To determine what has to be done, we search within. We are adamant that in order for every student to succeed at Wardle Academy, we must uphold these values at all times.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | 15.1 | 19.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 38% | 48% | 48% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.20 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 24.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 37.82% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 63% | 22.95% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 4.82% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 9.27% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.99 | 2.3 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 91.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 240 | 171 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 84.18% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 44.91% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 3.82% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 38% | 27.27% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.91% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.64% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.09% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 24.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 36.95% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 20.63% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 8.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 11.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.79 | 2.17 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 90.33% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 237 | 156 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 84.44% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 40.89% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | SP | 4.89% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 51% | 27.67% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 10.67% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.22% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.56% | 2.13% |
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Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 5 | 24.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 3 | 40% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 19.64% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 11 | 7% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% 11 | 11.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.01 | 2.42 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 90.63% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 204 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 80.38% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 81% | 53.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 8.13% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 4.63% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.13% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.63% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 6.5% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 7 | 26.38% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 3 | 41.23% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 19.85% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 2 | 7.38% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 1 | 11.38% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.9 | 2.56 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 81.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 209 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 74.63% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 31.75% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.13% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 40% | 18.13% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.88% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.13% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.13% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 23.69% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 40.69% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 22.62% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 10.23% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 12.69% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 83.75% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 218 | 135 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 65.25% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 34.75% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 9.88% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 35% | 20.75% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.88% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.13% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 30th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wardle Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
