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Kingsway Park High School

Academy converter · Rochdale · OL16 4XA

Ages 11–16 · 1,289 pupils · Rochdale

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Ofsted

Some aspects not as strong

Attainment 8

34.1

Overall absence

10.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Some aspects not as strong

Inspection date

2025-03-26

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.49
−20+2
Attainment 834.1
English & maths grade 5+18%
English & maths grade 4+38%
EBacc entry39%

EBacc APS: 2.9

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence10.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)34.4%
Unauthorised7.3%
Authorised absence
3.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.5%
Enrolments in measure
1,399

Absence trend

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill97%

1,289 pupils · 1,330 places

Pupils on roll
1,289
Boys / girls
667 / 622
School capacity
1,330
Capacity fill
1,289 / 1,330 (97%)
Free school meals
49.5%
FSM pupils
638
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ALTUS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
ALTUS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Rochdale Sixth Form College
Headteacher
Mr Simon Ward

Location

Address
Turf Hill Road
Postcode
OL16 4XA
Town
Rochdale
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Rochdale
District
Rochdale
Constituency
Rochdale
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Rochdale, Rochdale, 1,289 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 49.5%.

Open schools in Rochdale
64
Secondary schools in Rochdale
8
Academies among open schools in Rochdale
41% (26)
Open schools in OL16
18
Secondary in OL16
3
Open schools in Rochdale LA
106
Secondary in Rochdale LA
13

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Hollingworth Academy

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    • P8-0.0
    • EM5+48%
    • Absence8.8%

    1.5 miles away

  • Falinge Park High School

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    • FSM48.5%

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  • Matthew Moss High School

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    • Att841.8
    • P8-0.0
    • EM5+37%
    • Absence9.6%

    2.1 miles away

  • Oulder Hill Leadership Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    • Att842.9
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+43%
    • Absence10.2%

    2.2 miles away

  • Wardle Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Rochdale · OL12 9RD · Rochdale

    Ages 11–16

    • Att840.2
    • P8-0.5
    • EM5+30%
    • Absence9.8%

    2.7 miles away

  • E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Oldham · OL2 6NT · Oldham

    Ages 11–16

    • Att837.2
    • P8-0.5
    • EM5+25%
    • Absence8.9%

    2.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Simon Ward
Telephone
01706716761
Website
http://www.kingswaypark.org/

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