Open Other Secondary Mixed

Wardle Academy

Birch Road, Rochdale, OL12 9RD
Part of: WATERGROVE TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Wardle Academy
Rochdale, OL12 9RD
1,364 Pupils
1,200 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
28.90% FSM %
676 Boys
688 Girls
About Wardle Academy

Wardle Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Rochdale, Rochdale, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–16. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,364 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,200. Current headteacher: James Glennie.

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 converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Rochdale
Region North West
Administrative District Rochdale
Parliamentary Constituency Rochdale
Ward Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor WATERGROVE TRUST
Opened 01-09-2013
UKPRN 10043068
URN 140055
Data Last Updated 25-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Daniel Cassell Chair of Local Governing Body 23/01/2017 22/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Cassell Local Governor 23/01/2017 22/01/2029 Appointed by academy members
James Glennie Local Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr James Hague Local Governor 27/01/2026 27/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jacqueline Lee Local Governor 21/10/2024 20/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Zoe Long Local Governor 02/12/2019 01/12/2027 Elected by school staff
Allan Milne Local Governor 16/10/2023 15/10/2027 Elected by parents
Victoria Smith Local Governor 27/03/2024 26/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
0.63 km • Rochdale
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St James' Church of England Primary School
0.76 km • Rochdale
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Great Howarth School
0.88 km • Rochdale
Other
Meadows School
0.94 km • Rochdale
Other
Kentmere Primary Academy
1.29 km • Rochdale
Other
Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
1.43 km • Rochdale
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wardle Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Rochdale, Rochdale.
Wardle Academy has 1,364 pupils, with a capacity of 1,200.
Wardle Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Wardle Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Wardle Academy is Mr James Glennie.
Wardle Academy is at Birch Road, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9RD, in the Rochdale local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Wardle Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Wardle Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr James Glennie
Birch Road, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9RD
01706373911
www.wardleacademy.co.uk/
Location
OL12 9RD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140055
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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