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Schools in Rochdale
Ofsted outcomes in Rochdale
The latest inspection outcome of each of the 106 schools, counted by the framework it was inspected under.
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| Latest outcome on file | Share of all 106 schools | Schools |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 framework: Outstanding | 77% | |
| 2019 framework: Good | 3230% | |
| 2019 framework: Requires improvement | 66% | |
| 2019 framework: Inadequate | 11% | |
| 2019 framework: no overall grade (not judged) | 1110% | |
| Report card (from November 2025; graded by area, no overall grade) | 109% | |
| Ungraded inspection only | 3331% | |
| No Ofsted outcome on file (includes independent schools inspected by ISI) | 66% |
Exam results in Rochdale
At the end of key stage 2 in 2024/25, 58% of pupils in Rochdale reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, against 62% across England.
The average Attainment 8 score at GCSE in 2024/25 was 40.6 in Rochdale, against 46 across England.
Secondary schools in Rochdale
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School | Voluntary aided | Report card · Jun 2026 |
| Cedar Lodge School | Independent | Outstanding · Feb 2024 |
| Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd | Independent | No outcome on file |
| Dixons Middleton Academy | Academy | Good with concerns · Jun 2024 |
| Edgar Wood Academy | Free | Report card · Jun 2026 |
| Elizabeth House School | Independent | Good · Mar 2023 |
| Falinge Park High School | Academy | Good with concerns · Feb 2023 |
| Healey Learning Centre | Independent | Good · Apr 2025 |
| Heywood Academy | Special free | No outcome on file |
| Hollingworth Academy | Academy | Good · Dec 2022 |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College | Voluntary aided | Report card · Mar 2026 |
| Kingsway Park High School | Academy | Some aspects not as strong · Feb 2025 |
| Matthew Moss High School | Academy | Good · Apr 2024 |
| Meadows School | Independent | Good · Oct 2023 |
| Newhouse Academy | Academy | Requires improvement · Nov 2023 |
| Oulder Hill Leadership Academy | Academy | No overall grade · Jan 2025 |
| Redwood | Special | Good · Jun 2022 |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy | Independent | Good · Mar 2025 |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy | Independent | Requires improvement · Dec 2024 |
| St Anne's Church of England Academy | Academy | Good · Jul 2024 |
| St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy | Requires improvement · Mar 2022 |
| Wardle Academy | Academy | Good · Oct 2022 |
All-through schools in Rochdale
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Beech House School | Independent | No outcome on file |
| Brookland School | Independent | Good · Sept 2023 |
| Great Howarth School | Independent | Good · May 2024 |
| Oak Haven School | Special | Report card · Jun 2026 |
| Raise Rochdale Pupil Referral Service | Pupil referral unit | Requires improvement · May 2024 |
| Willow View School | Independent | Good · May 2023 |
Nursery schools in Rochdale
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School | Nursery | Good · Jun 2023 |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School | Nursery | Standards maintained · Nov 2024 |
Sixth forms and colleges (16+) in Rochdale
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Hopwood Hall College | College | Good · Apr 2023 |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College | 16–19 academy | Outstanding · Oct 2022 |