Waterhead Academy
Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 3NY
Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)
SecondaryAcademy sponsor ledMixedNone
About the school
“We serve our community by educating and preparing our students for the next steps in their lives. We provide an ambitious learning experience and firmly believe that all students, irrespective of their background, should have equitable access to an education that opens doors for their future.”
Established school - open since before 2010.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 12 February 2025
Quality of educationRequires improvement
Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementRequires improvement
Safeguarding effectiveYes
“Not judged” means there's no overall grade: Ofsted stopped giving single-word grades in September 2024. The full report shows how the school did in each area.
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Not stated
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
Visit the school's website for admissions details →Details
- Number of pupils
- 947
- Multi-academy trust
- SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES
- Phone
- 01616205859
- Website
- www.waterheadacademy.co.uk