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  • Beech House School
  • Hollingworth Academy
  • Oulder Hill Leadership Academy
  • Matthew Moss High School
  • Whitworth Community High School
  • Wardle Academy
  • St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
  • Kingsway Park High School
  • Falinge Park High School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Rochdale Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Rochdale. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Rochdale

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Independent · All-through
#1ROCHDALE
#1,408England

Beech House School

184 Manchester Road, Rochdale, OL11 4JQ
Rochdale council
GCSE
179 pupils
Mixed
2-16 years
None
Nursery
Details
State · Secondary
#2ROCHDALE
#2,458England

Hollingworth Academy

Cornfield Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 3DR
Rochdale council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,336 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School261 offers / 717 applications
Subscription: 2.8xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#3ROCHDALE
#2,593England

Oulder Hill Leadership Academy

Hudsons Walk, Rochdale, OL11 5EF
Rochdale council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,184 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School226 offers / 475 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#4ROCHDALE
#2,621England

Matthew Moss High School

Matthew Moss Lane, Marland, Rochdale, OL11 3LU
Rochdale council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,208 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School226 offers / 639 applications
Subscription: 2.8xOversubscribed
Special Classes
Details
State · Secondary
#5ROCHDALE
#2,665England

Whitworth Community High School

Hall Street, Hallford, Rochdale, OL12 8TS
Lancashire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
655 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School129 offers / 322 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#6ROCHDALE
#2,747England

Wardle Academy

Birch Road, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9RD
Rochdale council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,366 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School230 offers / 522 applications
Subscription: 2.3xOversubscribed
Special Classes
Details
State · Secondary
#7ROCHDALE
#3,343England

St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

Shaw Road, Thornham, Rochdale, OL16 4RX
Rochdale council
GCSE
1,096 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School183 offers / 393 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#8ROCHDALE
#3,528England

Kingsway Park High School

Turf Hill Road, Rochdale, OL16 4XA
Rochdale council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,341 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School256 offers / 586 applications
Subscription: 2.3xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
Unranked

Falinge Park High School

Falinge Road, Shawclough, Rochdale, OL12 6LD
Rochdale council
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School263 offers / 571 applications
Subscription: 2.2xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Rochdale

Interactive map showing secondary schools in Rochdale. Uses the same markers and behaviour as the map page.

Neighbourhoods in Rochdale

Castleton is a popular residential pocket within the Rochdale area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Rochdale and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Beech House SchoolIndependentAll-through2-16 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Beech House School#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Derker is a popular residential pocket within the Rochdale area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Rochdale and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Oulder Hill Leadership AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Marland is a popular residential pocket within the Rochdale area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Rochdale and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Matthew Moss High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Matthew Moss High School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Milnrow is a popular residential pocket within the Rochdale area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Rochdale and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Hollingworth AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Hollingworth Academy#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Rochdale Town Centre is a popular residential pocket within the Rochdale area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Rochdale and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ARochdale Islamic Academy, RochdaleIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsBoysNoneInformation not available
Rochdale Islamic Academy, RochdaleN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Shawclough is a popular residential pocket within the Rochdale area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Rochdale and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AFalinge Park High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Falinge Park High SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Thornham is a popular residential pocket within the Rochdale area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Rochdale and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicInformation not available
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Information not available

Turf Hill is a popular residential pocket within the Rochdale area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Rochdale and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Kingsway Park High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Kingsway Park High School#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Wardle is a popular residential pocket within the Rochdale area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Rochdale and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Wardle AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Wardle Academy#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Whitworth is a popular residential pocket within the Rochdale area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Rochdale and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Whitworth Community High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Whitworth Community High School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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