Edgar Wood Academy Catchment Area
Edgar Wood Academy is a free s secondary school in Heywood, Rochdale , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 637 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
637
Pupils
900
Capacity
71%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Edgar Wood Academy Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Edgar Wood Academy are allocated by Rochdale using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Rochdale before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Rochdale catchment area documents →Edgar Wood Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Heywood Old Road, Heywood, OL10 2QN
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 41.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148596
Other Secondary Schools in Heywood
If Edgar Wood Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Heywood are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Edgar Wood Academy
Is Edgar Wood Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Edgar Wood Academy has a capacity of 900 places and currently has 637 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Rochdale.
What is the admissions policy for Edgar Wood Academy? ▾
Admission to Edgar Wood Academy is managed by Rochdale. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Edgar Wood Academy cover? ▾
Edgar Wood Academy is a secondary school in Heywood, Rochdale, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Edgar Wood Academy? ▾
Edgar Wood Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.