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OpenSecondaryURN 144508

Waterhead Academy

Academy sponsor led · Oldham · OL4 3NY

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

761

Local authority

Oldham

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

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, 761 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 54.3%.

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

Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
144508

Location

Address
Huddersfield Road
Postcode
OL4 3NY
Town
Oldham
County
Greater Manchester
Local authority
Oldham
District
Oldham
Constituency
Oldham East and Saddleworth
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
761
Boys / girls
365 / 396
School capacity
1,500
Capacity fill
761 / 1,500 (51%)
Free school meals
54.3%
FSM pupils
413
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES
Academy trust
SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES
Sponsor
SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Tracy Foy
Telephone
01616205859
Website
www.waterheadacademy.co.uk

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