Redwood

  • Special
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 11 to 19
Ofsted: Good

Hudsons Walk, Rochdale, OL11 5EWOpen in maps

Redwood is a special school in Rochdale for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 105 schools in Rochdale. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 December 2016, report published 11 January 2017

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

54 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score1.1

1.1, 45 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 45.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 64.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc0%

0%, 40.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score0.07

0.07, 4.02 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

365 pupils on roll, with places for 360

Eligible for free school meals50.4%

50.4%, 23.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language29.6%

29.6%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Redwood

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Willow View School0.9 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Healey Learning Centre1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
Whitehall Academy1 mileReport card: Expected standardNot published
Heywood Academy2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Springside2 milesReport card: Strong standard0% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community special school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mr Paul Evans
Phone
01706750815
Address
Hudsons Walk, Rochdale, OL11 5EW
Local authority
Rochdale
URN
135202

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.