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Redwood

Hudsons Walk, Rochdale, OL11 5EW
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Redwood
Rochdale, OL11 5EW
344 Pupils
360 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
50.40% FSM %
258 Boys
86 Girls
About Redwood

Redwood is an Special schools for pupils aged 11–19 based in Rochdale, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 344 pupils on roll. School capacity: 360. Current headteacher: Paul Evans.

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 Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
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 Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Opened 01-09-2007
UKPRN 10023003
URN 135202
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Caroline Broomhead Chair of Governors 01/09/2025 11/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Eric Jackson Chair of Governors 04/12/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Tina Bailey Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Caroline Broomhead Governor 12/07/2023 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joyce Clarke Governor 15/05/2023 13/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Catherine Connolly Governor 06/03/2023 05/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Krystina Hoyle Governor 14/07/2023 13/07/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Anna Kelly Governor 11/03/2025 10/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alice Kelly Governor 25/06/2025 24/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Susan Linger Governor 11/01/2022 10/01/2030 Elected by parents
Mr Benjamin Lord Governor 25/07/2023 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Colin McKenzie Governor 10/11/2021 09/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy
0.08 km • Rochdale
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Caldershaw Primary School
0.78 km • Rochdale
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St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
0.78 km • Rochdale
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Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School
0.97 km • Rochdale
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Bamford Academy
1.21 km • Manchester
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Spotland Primary Academy
1.35 km • Rochdale
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Redwood is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Rochdale, Rochdale.
Redwood has 344 pupils, with a capacity of 360.
Redwood caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The Headteacher at Redwood is Mr Paul Evans.
Redwood is at Hudsons Walk, Rochdale, OL11 5EW, in the Rochdale local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Redwood: Has a sixth form.
Redwood is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Paul Evans
Hudsons Walk, Rochdale, OL11 5EW
01706750815
Location
OL11 5EW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 135202
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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