Kingsway Park High School, Rochdale

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Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.4km)Possible (~2.0km)Unlikely (~2.6km)Confidence: medium

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Simon Ward
Pupils:1,289 / 1,330 capacity
LA:Rochdale
Phone:01706716761
Address:Turf Hill Road, Rochdale, OL16 4XA
Trust:ALTUS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 February 2022

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 2 years ago
-

Overall

Inspected 25 February 2025View full report
URN:148790
UKPRN:10089243
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Rochdale
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

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At a Glance

49.5%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

What Parents Think

11 responses
Would recommend18%
Child is happy36%
Well taught55%
Good progress55%
Feels safe46%
Well behaved36%
Bullying dealt with18%
Kept informed36%
Handles concerns27%
Wider development36%

Source: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree

Class Sizes

22.7

Avg class size

48

Total classes

2 classes with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Kingsway Park High School (o/s)
35m · 1 min walk
Ansdell Road (nr)
130m · 2 min walk
St Peter's Primary School (o/s)
205m · 3 min walk
Lonsdale Avenue (opp)
231m · 4 min walk
Neston Road (opp)
329m · 5 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

97%

Near capacity

1,289 pupils

1,330 capacity

41 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Rochdale

Medium pressure
New homes approved:1,845
Projected new pupils:332

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Rochdale

Admissions Demand - Rochdale

Low demand0.99x oversubscription

Places available

3,037

Applications

3,006

Got 1st preference

85.7%

Got preferred school

95.8%

Secondary admissions across Rochdale (2025/26)

Inspection History

25 February 2025

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

9.75474%

Overall absence

26.7475%

Persistent absence

1,402

Enrolments

Authorised4.01264%
Unauthorised5.7421%
Persistent (10%+)26.7475%
Severe (50%+)4.2796%

Absence trend

9.93168%
22/23
10.80952%
23/24
9.75474%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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