Waterhead Academy

A inadequate academy sponsor led school in Oldham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Waterhead Academy.

Oldham, OL43NY Ofsted: Inadequate Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

34

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
38.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.72
English & Maths grade 4+ %
44.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 41.6%
Ofsted inspection outcome
25.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Inadequate

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Inadequate
Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Last inspected
18 October 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Category of concern
SM
Quality of education
Inadequate
Behaviour & attitudes
Inadequate
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Inadequate
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Huddersfield Road
Oldham, OL43NY
Phone
1616205859
Website
waterheadacademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144508
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 3NY
Website
www.waterheadacademy.co.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES
Capacity
1500 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,128
Free School Meals
49.2% (555 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.8%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
37.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
33.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.2
English Attainment 8:
7.1
Maths Attainment 8:
6.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
10.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.2
Ebacc English:
95.3%
Ebacc Entry:
11.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
87.2%
Ebacc Languages:
44.5%
Ebacc Maths:
97.1%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.7%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.72
Progress 8 Range:
-0.91 to -0.54

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
31 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
188
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,128 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning today – leading tomorrow"

Respect Ambition Determination Partnership

Head Teacher's Message

Waterhead Academy aims to maximise every child’s potential through strong leadership, high-quality teaching, pastoral care, and core values of Respect, Ambition and Determination.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

SPARX Maths club NHS Cadets

Facilities

fitness suite MUGA (Multi-use Games Area) extensive outdoor space specialist areas for creative arts science technology hair and beauty salon

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