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Falinge Park High School

Falinge Road, Rochdale, OL12 6LD
Part of: WATERGROVE TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Falinge Park High School
Rochdale, OL12 6LD
1,359 Pupils
1,338 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
44.80% FSM %
682 Boys
677 Girls
About Falinge Park High School

Falinge Park High School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Rochdale, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,359 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,338. Current headteacher: Paula O'Reilly.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Rochdale or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Rochdale
Region North West
Administrative District Rochdale
Parliamentary Constituency Heywood and Middleton North
Ward Healey
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
Trust / Sponsor WATERGROVE TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-10-2024
UKPRN 10093453
URN 150227
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Paul Young Chair of Local Governing Body 30/08/2023 29/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Shamsa Akhtar Local Governor 09/07/2024 08/07/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Sophia Ali Local Governor 18/08/2022 17/08/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Graham Boff Local Governor 30/08/2023 29/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Booth Local Governor 30/08/2023 29/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Hellal Choudhury Local Governor 13/07/2022 12/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rukhsana Haq Local Governor 17/03/2023 16/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Tinu Iginlu Local Governor 24/11/2022 23/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Umer Khan Local Governor 25/05/2022 24/05/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Ryan O'Kane Local Governor 11/01/2024 10/01/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Paula O'Reilly Local Governor 01/06/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Lilu Parvin Local Governor 28/05/2024 27/05/2028 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Spotland Primary Academy
0.38 km • Rochdale
Other
Healey Learning Centre
0.47 km • Rochdale
Other
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School
0.63 km • Rochdale
Other
Howard Street Nursery School
0.74 km • Rochdale
Other
Whitehall Academy
0.85 km • Rochdale
Other
Rochdale Sixth Form College
0.94 km • Rochdale
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Falinge Park High School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Rochdale, Rochdale.
Falinge Park High School has 1,359 pupils, with a capacity of 1,338.
Falinge Park High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Falinge Park High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Falinge Park High School is Mrs Paula O'Reilly.
Falinge Park High School is at Falinge Road, Shawclough, Rochdale, OL12 6LD, in the Rochdale local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Falinge Park High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Falinge Park High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Paula O'Reilly
Falinge Road, Shawclough, Rochdale, OL12 6LD
01706631246
www.falingepark.com
Location
OL12 6LD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 150227
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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