Ofsted: Good

Redwood

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMs Jo Connor (interim)

location_onRochdale, OL11 5EW

phone 1706750815

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2016

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Students

326

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Attainment 8

1.1

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GCSE Rank

#15 in Rochdale

#4,528 of 4,663 nationally

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Redwood is a Community special school school in Rochdale, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Redwood is a community special school in Rochdale, admitting pupils aged 11-19. The school has approximately 344 pupils on roll, of whom 53% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.1, placing the school #15 in Rochdale and #4,528 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2016. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 7.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

1.1

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.07

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

0.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.05

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.59

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

0.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.02

2022

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-1.65

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

1.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.11

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

14 June 2022

Inspection Report

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07 December 2016

Inspection Report

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13 March 2015

Inspection Report

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12 November 2014

Inspection Report

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28 February 2012

Inspection Report

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07 May 2009

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2016-12-07

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2014-11-12

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 344 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	344	0	0.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	346	0	0.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	338	0	0.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	337	4	1.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	340	12	3.5%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	324	13	4.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	326	5	1.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	327	10	3.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	320	4	1.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	327	10	3.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	324	6	1.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	326	5	1.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	331	5	1.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	329	13	4.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	302	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	302	8	2.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	301	7	2.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	289	9	3.1%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	288	6	2.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	290	3	1.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	273	4	1.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	271	3	1.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	273	2	0.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	258	3	1.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	255	2	0.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	250	2	0.8%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 150 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 58 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 34 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 30 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 29 pupils

Physical Disability 14 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 5 pupils

Redwood

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover