Whitworth Community High School

  • Secondary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Hall Street, Hallford, Hallfold, Rochdale, OL12 8TSOpen in maps

Whitworth Community High School is a secondary school in Rochdale for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 1st of 7 secondary schools in Rochdale. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 December 2014, report published 24 December 2014

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 March 2023

This is a welcoming school. Pupils enjoy warm relationships with staff who know them well and keep them safe. Pupils know that staff have high expectations of their conduct. Most pupils behave well and treat each other with respect. Pupils trust leaders and staff to help them if they have any concerns. Any incidents of bullying are dealt with well. Leaders have ensured that the school's motto of 'climbing higher' underpins the work of the school. They have designed opportunities and experiences that widen pupils' horizons. They expect pupils to achieve well. As a result, pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education or training. Pupils enjoy the many opportunities that leaders give them to contribute to school life. They are proud to represent the school, for example in sporting or creative activities, as mental health ambassadors or as prefects.

What the school should improve

  • The support for older readers who have gaps in their reading knowledge is not as effective as it could be. This means these pupils are not catching up quickly enough. Leaders should ensure that support is provided to older pupils based on their reading needs so that they become more confident, fluent readers.

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

123 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score50.3

50.3, 4.2 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths63.4%

63.4%, 18 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths79.7%

79.7%, 14.9 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc13%

13%, 27.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.24

4.24, 0.15 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

654 pupils on roll, with places for 709

Eligible for free school meals24.9%

24.9%, 1.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0.8%

0.8%, 20.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20.3%

20.3%, 5.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.4%

3.4%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Whitworth Community High School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Falinge Park High School2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Rochdale Islamic Academy2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Rochdale Islamic Academy2 milesOfsted: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 48.3
Wardle Academy2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 44.1
Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mr Andrew Oliver
Phone
01706343218
Website
wchs.co
Address
Hall Street, Hallford, Hallfold, Rochdale, OL12 8TS
Local authority
Lancashire
URN
119753

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.