Edgar Wood Academy
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Heywood Old Road Heywood OL10 2QN |
| Phone | 01616769620 |
| Reference Number | 148596 |
Edgar Wood Academy is currently rated as requires improvement. While the school has high expectations for academic achievement and most pupils feel happy and safe, there are significant concerns regarding the consistency of curriculum delivery, which affects pupils' learning outcomes. The recent implementation of a new behaviour policy hasn't been fully effective, as some pupils continue to misbehave. Nonetheless, the school's commitment to personal development is notable, with various extracurricular activities and strong support systems in place, particularly for pupils with special educational needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 637 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.65%
Girls: 48.35% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 41.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 97 | 71 | 168 |
| 8 | 83 | 97 | 180 |
| 9 | 92 | 78 | 170 |
| 10 | 57 | 62 | 119 |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 68.9% |
| African | 7.7% |
| White, Other | 6.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 May 2025 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy and safe at school.
- Curriculum is broad and accessible, including for pupils with SEND.
- Many pupils are showing increased confidence and fluency in reading.
- Strong personal development programs that promote British values.
- Extracurricular activities foster community engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent delivery of the curriculum affects learning outcomes.
- New behaviour management systems are not fully effective.
- Some teachers lack the expertise to effectively teach certain subjects.
- Limited information for governors and trustees to hold the school accountable.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 89 | 9 |
| Third Preference | 76 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 13 | 3 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Bowlee Park Community Primary School
Windermere Road, Langley, Manchester, M24 4LA |
0.36 miles |
|
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton
Wood Street, Langley, Middleton, Manchester, M24 5GL |
0.71 miles |
|
Parkfield Primary School
Harold Street, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4AF |
1.08 miles |
|
Middleton Parish Church School
Springfield Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 5DL |
1.11 miles |
|
Sunny Brow Nursery School
Sunny Brow Road, Manchester, M24 4AD |
1.12 miles |
|
Little Heaton Church of England Primary School
Boardman Lane, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4PU |
1.13 miles |
|
Hollin Primary School
Waverley Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 6JG |
1.33 miles |
|
Newlands School
Waverley Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 6JG |
1.35 miles |
|
Hopwood Community Primary School
Magdala Street, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2HN |
1.56 miles |
|
Boarshaw Community Primary School
Stanycliffe Lane, Middleton, Stanycliffe Lane Middleton Manchester, Manchester, M24 2PB |
1.64 miles |
|
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy
Pot Hall, Wilton Grove, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2AA |
1.66 miles |
|
St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Stanycliffe Lane, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2PB |
1.69 miles |
|
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Kirkway, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1FL |
1.81 miles |
|
Alkrington Primary School
Manor Road, Alkrington, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1JZ |
1.96 miles |
|
Woodland Community Primary School
Regent Street, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 3BX |
1.97 miles |
|
Harwood Park Primary School
Hardfield Street, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 1DG |
1.97 miles |
|
St Clare's RC Primary School
Victoria Avenue, Blackley, Manchester, M9 0RR |
1.98 miles |
|
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Heys Lane, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 3RD |
2 miles |
|
Mersey Drive Community Primary School
Mersey Drive, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8LN |
2.02 miles |
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E-ACT Blackley Academy
Victoria Avenue, Blackley, Manchester, M9 0RD |
2.05 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Anne's Church of England Academy
Hollin Lane, Middleton, Manchester, M24 6XN |
0.92 miles |
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Elizabeth House School
Wentworth Close, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4BD |
1.07 miles |
|
Newhouse Academy
Newhouse Road, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2NT |
1.39 miles |
|
Hopwood Hall College
Middleton Campus, Rochdale Road, Middleton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M24 6XH |
1.5 miles |
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Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School
Rochdale Road, Middleton, Manchester, Lancashire, M24 2GL |
1.65 miles |
|
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
Pot Hall, Wilton Grove, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2AA |
1.66 miles |
|
Meade Hill School
Chain Road, Higher Blackley, Manchester, Lancashire, M9 6GN |
1.74 miles |
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Our Lady's RC High School
Alworth Road, Higher Blackley, Manchester, M9 0RP |
1.8 miles |
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North Ridge High School
Alworth Road, Blackley, Manchester, M9 0RP |
1.84 miles |
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Oak Haven School
Sutherland Road, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 3PY |
1.87 miles |
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Brookhaven School
Parr Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 8LP |
1.98 miles |
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Unsworth Academy
Parr Lane, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 8LP |
1.98 miles |
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Parrenthorn High School
Heywood Road, Manchester, M25 2BW |
2.01 miles |
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Middleton Technology School
Kenyon Lane, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2GT |
2.05 miles |
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Co-op Academy Manchester
Plant Hill Road, Higher Blackley, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9 0WQ |
2.32 miles |
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Heywood Academy
West Starkey Street, Heywood, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL10 4TW |
2.34 miles |
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Elms Bank
Ripon Avenue, Whitefield, Bury, Lancashire, M45 8PJ |
2.73 miles |
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Co-op Academy North Manchester
300 Victoria Avenue East, Blackley, Manchester, M9 7SS |
2.87 miles |
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The Heys School
Heys Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1JZ |
2.93 miles |
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Hazel Wood High School
Hazel Avenue, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 7QT |
2.99 miles |