# Edgar Wood Academy — Heywood, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Founded:** 2021
- **Principal:** Mr P Jones

## Contact

- **Address:** Heywood Old Road, Heywood OL10 2QN
- **Phone:** 0161 676 9620
- **Website:** https://www.edgarwood.org
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/heywood/edgar-wood-academy-21920

## About

Edgar Wood Academy is a school committed to working with the Middleton and Heywood communities, helping our students realise their potential. We are a family that cares about each other, and we want everyone to feel safe, seen, and valued.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Requires Improvement — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Nov 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Some positives, but room for improvement: My child had a mixed experience at Edgar Wood Academy. On the one hand, they appreciated the school's focus on British Values and the opportunities for enrichment activities. However, I felt that the communication between teachers and parents could be better, and there were some issues with punctuality. *(Jan 2023)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional School Community!: We've had a wonderful experience at Edgar Wood Academy so far. The school's emphasis on values like Resilience, Empathy, Responsibility, and Respect really resonates with me. My child is thriving and loves the extra-curricular activities on offer. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — Supportive and Challenging Environment: Edgar Wood Academy has been a great choice for my child. The staff are always approachable and willing to listen. I appreciate the opportunities for students to contribute to academy life, such as the Junior Leadership Team, which helps build confidence and responsibility. *(Feb 2022)*

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