How many pupils does Edgar Wood Academy have?

Edgar Wood Academy has 637 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Edgar Wood Academy?

The headteacher of Edgar Wood Academy is Paul Jones.

What type of school is Edgar Wood Academy?

Edgar Wood Academy is a Free schools with a Secondary phase of education.

Which local authority is Edgar Wood Academy in?

Edgar Wood Academy is in the Rochdale local authority area.

Free schools Secondary Open

Edgar Wood Academy

Heywood Old Road, Rochdale, OL10 2QN

Ofsted: Requires improvement (graded inspection, 21 November 2023). Last inspected 2 June 2026.

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637

Pupils

41.3%

Free school meals

1 September 2021

Opened

About this school

Edgar Wood Academy is a Free schools serving secondary age pupils, located in Rochdale. The school has 637 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Requires improvement (graded inspection, 21 November 2023). Last inspected 2 June 2026. The Headteacher is Paul Jones. The school is administered by Rochdale local authority. It belongs to ALTUS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP. It opened in 1 September 2021.

School details

Head: Paul Jones
Trust: ALTUS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Local authority: Rochdale
Gender: Mixed
URN: 148596

Contact

01616769620 info@edgarwood.org Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Edgar Wood Academy are handled by the school or the local authority (Rochdale). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.