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Waterhead Academy

State school · Oldham, OL4 3NY
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 947 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
947 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Oldham Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr James Wilson

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 11 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Littlemoor Primary School 11 %
Woodlands Primary Academy 11 %
Alexandra Park Junior School 7 %
Oasis Academy Clarksfield 7 %
Hey-with-Zion Primary School 5 %
Knowsley Junior School 5 %
Willowpark Primary Academy 5 %
Unknown 5 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
St Hugh's CofE Primary School 4 %
Alt Academy 4 %
Hodge Clough Primary School 4 %
Greenacres Primary Academy 4 %
Mayfield Primary School 4 %
St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School 3 %
Horton Mill Community Primary School 2 %
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School 2 %
Greenhill Academy 2 %
St. Theresa's RC Primary School 2 %
Northmoor Academy 2 %
St Anne's RC Primary School 1 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
22.6%
LA avg.
40%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
55
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
17.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

947
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement

Full inspection: Inadequate

Personal development Inadequate
Quality of education Inadequate
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Inadequate

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Contact the school

Address

Huddersfield Road
Oldham
Greater Manchester
OL4 3NY
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Telephone: 0161 620 5859

Email: office@waterheadacademy.co.uk

Website: http://www.waterheadacademy.co.uk

Local authority: Oldham Council

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School data & information Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 3NY
947 Pupil numbers
49.6 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
45 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
55 Number of teachers
17 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
22.6%
LA avg.
40%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
33.90
LA avg.
42.40
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.72 Score Well below average
≈ 15% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 122 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 266 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 164 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 94 3
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 263 4
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 264 4
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 3
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 6
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 4
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 4
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 5

Entry and exit data

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Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Waterhead Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
17.2 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement

Full inspection: Inadequate

Personal development Inadequate
Quality of education Inadequate
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Inadequate
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