Wardle Academy

About Wardle Academy

Wardle Academy is a converter academy school for young people aged from 11-16 years. The school has a strong tradition in music and is an active member of the REAL Trust, Pioneer Trust, the Manchester Nexus SCITT and Rochdale Pioneer Partnership SCITT.

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Key Facts

Founded 2013

Students 1,200

Head/Principal Mr James Glennie

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.3

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

80.2

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

40.2

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.49

Progress 8

Below average

30.4%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

53.8%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

43.9% entered EBacc

17.8% achieved EBacc

253 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily W

Parent Nov 20, 2022

4.0

"Good experience so far"

We've had a good experience at Wardle Academy so far. The teachers are helpful and the school has a good reputation in the area. However, we've had some issues with communication and would like to see some improvements in this area.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Helen G

Parent May 25, 2022

5.0

"Exceptional school"

We're absolutely delighted with Wardle Academy. Our daughter has thrived in the supportive and inclusive environment. The staff are all very approachable and the school's values of The Wardle Way are genuinely lived out in practice.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah T

Parent Feb 15, 2022

5.0

"Wardle Academy - a great choice"

We're really happy with Wardle Academy. My son loves the sports facilities and the music program is amazing. The staff are also very supportive and caring.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Mark K

Parent Sep 1, 2021

5.0

"Excellent facilities and values"

We were impressed by the new school building and the excellent facilities. The values of The Wardle Way are also really important to us and we feel our child was well supported in developing these.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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