Best Secondary Schools in Rochdale 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 13 schools across Rochdale. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Rochdale has 13 secondary schools and a further 9 rated Good — 69% of secondary schools in Rochdale are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Falinge Park High School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Rochdale follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

13
Total schools
0
Outstanding
0%
Outstanding rate
60.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
35.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Falinge Park High School
Secondary
 Good 80 View school
🥈 Hollingworth Academy
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
🥉 Edgar Wood Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 60 View school
4. Wardle Academy
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
5. St Anne's Church of England Academy
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
6. Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
7. Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
8. Middleton Technology School
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
9. Matthew Moss High School
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
10. Kingsway Park High School
Secondary
 Good 47 View school
11. Oulder Hill Leadership Academy
Secondary
 Inadequate 43 View school
12. St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 42 View school
13. Newhouse Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 41 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Rochdale?
There are 13 secondary schools in Rochdale, of which 0 (0%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Rochdale?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Rochdale is Falinge Park High School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Rochdale?
Primary and secondary school applications in Rochdale are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Rochdale council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Rochdale?
0% of secondary schools in Rochdale are rated Outstanding and 69% are rated Good. 74.3% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.