Wardle Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Birch Road Wardle Rochdale Greater Manchester OL12 9RD |
| Phone | 01706373911 |
| Reference Number | 140055 |
Wardle Academy has maintained its 'good' rating following its first ungraded inspection since December 2017. The school is characterized by a positive atmosphere where pupils feel safe and happy, supported by strong relationships with staff. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, benefiting all learners, including those with special educational needs. While overall pupil behavior has significantly improved, some inconsistencies remain in certain areas of the school, and some subjects need better assessment strategies to solidify pupils' understanding.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1364 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.56%
Girls: 50.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 138 | 127 | 265 |
| 8 | 153 | 137 | 290 |
| 9 | 128 | 156 | 284 |
| 10 | 146 | 142 | 288 |
| 11 | 111 | 126 | 237 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.5% |
| Pakistani | 8.7% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| White, Other | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Oct 2022 | School inspection |
| 12 Dec 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Feb 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Sep 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Wardle High School | |
| 09 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jan 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Jan 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Dec 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Jul 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Jul 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Mar 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Mar 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Nov 2005 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Nov 2005 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
| 28 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
- Ambitious and well-designed curriculum.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Wide range of extra-curricular activities.
- Improved pupil behavior and engagement in learning.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not effectively use assessment strategies in a few subjects.
- Inconsistencies in behavior management across the school.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 57.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 135 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 74 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 12 | 0 |
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