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Waterhead Academy

Academy sponsor led · Oldham · OL4 3NY

Ages 11–16 · 1,248 pupils · Oldham

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (19 Jan 2017).

Capacity fill83%

1,248 pupils · 1,500 places

Pupils on roll
1,248
Boys / girls
645 / 600
School capacity
1,500
Capacity fill
1,248 / 1,500 (83%)
Free school meals
23.8%
FSM pupils
297
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

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
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mr James Haseldine

Location

Address
Huddersfield Road
Postcode
OL4 3NY
Town
Oldham
County
Greater Manchester
Local authority
Oldham
District
Oldham
Constituency
Oldham East and Saddleworth
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Rural town and fringe

Local context

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

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Oldham, Oldham, 1,248 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 23.8%.

Open schools in Oldham
115
Secondary schools in Oldham
13
Academies among open schools in Oldham
52% (60)
Open schools in OL4
19
Secondary in OL4
2
Open schools in Oldham LA
128
Secondary in Oldham LA
14

Nearby secondary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in OldhamNear OL4

  • Waterhead Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Oldham · OL4 3NY · Oldham

    Ages 11–16

    • Att833.9
    • P8-0.7
    • EM5+23%
    • Absence12.2%

    0.0 miles away

  • Oasis Academy Leesbrook

    Ofsted: Good

    Free schools · Secondary

    Oldham · OL4 5JE · Oldham

    Ages 11–16

    • Att841.7
    • P80.1
    • EM5+38%
    • Absence9.9%

    1.2 miles away

  • The Blue Coat CofE School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Oldham · OL1 3SQ · Oldham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att856.1
    • P80.5
    • EM5+64%
    • Absence5.0%

    1.5 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%

    1.8 miles away

  • E-ACT the Oldham Academy North

    Ofsted: Improved significantly

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Oldham · OL2 5BF · Oldham

    Ages 11–16

    • Att846.9
    • P80.4
    • EM5+48%
    • Absence7.5%

    2.3 miles away

  • The Hathershaw College

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Oldham · OL8 3EP · Oldham

    Ages 11–16

    • Att841.0
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+38%
    • Absence7.8%

    2.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr James Haseldine

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