Wardle Academy Catchment Area
Wardle Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Rochdale , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1364 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,364
Pupils
1,200
Capacity
114%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Wardle Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Wardle Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Rochdale. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 →Wardle Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Birch Road, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9RD
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 28.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140055
Other Secondary Schools in Rochdale
If Wardle Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Rochdale are the next closest alternatives.
Hollingworth Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · OL16 3DR
Matthew Moss High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · OL11 3LU
Kingsway Park High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · OL16 4XA
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · OL11 5EF
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · OL16 4RX
Falinge Park High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · OL12 6LD
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Frequently Asked Questions — Wardle Academy
Is Wardle Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Wardle Academy currently has 1364 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1200 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Wardle Academy? ▾
Admission to Wardle 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 Wardle Academy cover? ▾
Wardle Academy is a secondary school in 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 Wardle Academy? ▾
Wardle Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.