Is Whitworth Community High School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 22 March 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 24th of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Whitworth Community High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Whitworth Community High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 47.4 (England: 46.2). 48.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Whitworth Community High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Whitworth Community High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Whitworth Community High School

Hall Street, Hallford, Rochdale, OL12 8TS

Local ranking24th of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

709

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 22 March 2023. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 47.4 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 48.4% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 70.3% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 128

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 96.0%
Continued in education: 91.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 3.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 651
Boys: 333 (51%)
Girls: 321 (49%)
Capacity: 709 (92% full)
SEND: 22.3%
FSM Eligible: 24.4%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 19.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 36.4
Budget per Pupil: £7,880/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 5.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 17.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 94.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.5%
Asian Pakistani: 1.0%
White Traveller: 0.8%
White Other: 0.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.3%
Mixed Other: 0.3%
Asian Indian: 0.3%

94.5%

White British

1.5%

Mixed White & Asian

1.0%

Asian Pakistani

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01706343218

bursar@whitworth.lancs.sch.uk

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Hall Street

Rochdale, North West

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Administrative

URN: 119753
UKPRN: 10015621
Establishment No.: 4184

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