Oulder Hill Leadership Academy, Rochdale
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
36.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
161 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
24.9
Avg class size
47
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
1,152 pupils
1,500 capacity
348 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Rochdale
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Rochdale
Admissions Demand - Rochdale
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
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.63355%
Overall absence
25.41048%
Persistent absence
1,279
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy
Caldershaw Primary School
St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School
Spotland Primary Academy
Bamford Academy
Marland Hill Community Primary School
Norden Primary Academy
Brimrod Community Primary School
Broadfield Community Primary School
Whittaker Moss Primary School
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