Open State Secondary Mixed

Whitworth Community High School

Hall Street, ROCHDALE, OL12 8TS
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Whitworth Community High School
ROCHDALE, OL12 8TS
651 Pupils
709 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
23.30% FSM %
336 Boys
315 Girls
About Whitworth Community High School

Whitworth Community High School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in ROCHDALE, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 651 pupils on roll. School capacity: 709. Current headteacher: Andrew Oliver.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Rossendale
Parliamentary Constituency Rossendale and Darwen
Ward Whitworth
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10015621
URN 119753
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Christine Wright Chair of Governors 13/08/2025 16/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Bagaglia Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Baron Governor 18/03/2024 17/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Clarke Governor 12/01/2022 11/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Cooper Governor 24/06/2024 23/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lindsay Evans Governor 27/06/2020 23/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Hanson Governor 04/03/2019 22/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Romy Hoban Governor 12/11/2024 01/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Liz Hughes Governor 27/11/2004 23/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Jones Governor 23/06/2025 22/06/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Taqueer Khan Governor 12/05/2025 11/05/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Emma Loynd Governor 24/03/2025 23/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
0.19 km • Rochdale
Other
Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth
0.98 km • Rochdale
Other
Tonacliffe Primary School
1.01 km • Whitworth
Other
St John With St Michael Church of England Primary School
2.73 km • Rochdale
Other
Shawclough Community Primary School
2.82 km • Rochdale
Other
Healey Foundation Primary School
2.86 km • Rochdale
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Whitworth Community High School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in ROCHDALE, Lancashire.
Whitworth Community High School has 651 pupils, with a capacity of 709.
Whitworth Community High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Whitworth Community High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Whitworth Community High School is Mr Andrew Oliver.
Whitworth Community High School is at Hall Street, Hallford, ROCHDALE, OL12 8TS, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Whitworth Community High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Whitworth Community High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Andrew Oliver
Hall Street, Hallford, ROCHDALE, OL12 8TS
01706343218
www.wchs.co
Location
OL12 8TS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 119753
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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