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Wardle Academy
Birch Road, Wardle, OL12 9RD
Academy converter for ages 11–16 in Wardle. Mixed intake.
Wardle Academy is a large mixed academy converter secondary school in Rochdale, teaching ages 11 to 16. It is non-selective, has special classes, and Ofsted rated the school Good at its last full inspection in 2018.
The academy describes 'The Wardle Way' as a set of principles linked to lifelong learning and pupils' contribution to society. It also refers to a Neurodiversity Hub offering workshops and support for pupils with social communication differences.
Ages 11–16 · Secondary
1,364 pupils · On roll
Academy converter · Mixed