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Oulder Hill Leadership Academy

Hudsons Walk, Rochdale, OL11 5EF
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Oulder Hill Leadership Academy
Rochdale, OL11 5EF
1,170 Pupils
1,500 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
35.30% FSM %
609 Boys
561 Girls
About Oulder Hill Leadership Academy

Oulder Hill Leadership Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Rochdale, Rochdale, 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 1,170 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,500. Current headteacher: Adrian Smale.

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 Academy sponsor led
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 Spotland & Falinge
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 STAR ACADEMIES
Opened 01-03-2022
UKPRN 10089556
URN 148847
Data Last Updated 02-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Tori O'Hare Chair of Local Governing Body 01/03/2026 28/02/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Clare Davis Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 03/02/2025 — N/A
Mr Paul Branton Local Governor 01/03/2026 28/02/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Barry Corless Local Governor 01/03/2022 18/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Gemma Dillon Local Governor 11/02/2025 18/07/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Helena Holt Local Governor 24/11/2025 23/11/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Saqlain Khalid Local Governor 04/09/2023 18/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Gavin McGill Local Governor 01/03/2022 15/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Karen Reynolds Local Governor 01/03/2026 28/02/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mohammed Shafiq Local Governor 01/03/2022 28/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Adi Smale Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Louise Taberner Local Governor 07/10/2024 06/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Redwood
0.08 km • Rochdale
Other
Caldershaw Primary School
0.82 km • Rochdale
Other
St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
0.82 km • Rochdale
Other
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School
0.91 km • Rochdale
Other
Spotland Primary Academy
1.27 km • Rochdale
Other
Bamford Academy
1.29 km • Manchester
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Rochdale, Rochdale.
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy has 1,170 pupils, with a capacity of 1,500.
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Oulder Hill Leadership Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Oulder Hill Leadership Academy is Mr Adrian Smale.
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy is at Hudsons Walk, Rochdale, OL11 5EF, in the Rochdale local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Oulder Hill Leadership Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Adrian Smale
Hudsons Walk, Rochdale, OL11 5EF
01706645522
Location
OL11 5EF  ·  Google Maps
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Quick Summary
URN 148847
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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