SchoolScoresKingsway Park High School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of ALTUS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Turf Hill Road, Rochdale, OL16 4XA
01706 716761 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 September 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 26 February 2025: Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
11 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Rochdale comparisons use the 3 of its 9 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 6 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Rochdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rochdale. Higher than 2% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 36% | 71% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rochdale. Higher than 3% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 76% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rochdale. Higher than 4% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 36% | 66% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 10 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rochdale. Higher than 3% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 30% | 58% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rochdale. Higher than 1% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 18%said yes | 63% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 1%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Rochdale figures pool parents at the Rochdale schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
273 pupils in this year group.
18% — 17 points below the Rochdale average, and 27 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Rochdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 18% | 35% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 35.3 | 40.6 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 2.9 | 3.5 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
270 pupils in this year group.
92% — about the same as the Rochdale average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Rochdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 92% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 0% | 3% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 44% | 32% | 13% |
| Further education college | 47% | 48% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 92% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Rochdale. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 230 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 206 |
| Of those, offered a place | 206 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 556 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Rochdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 8 state secondary schools in Rochdale. Higher than 89% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 50.0% | 39.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 8 state secondary schools in Rochdale. Higher than 82% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.8% | 3.7%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Rochdale. Higher than 42% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6% | 14.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 8 state secondary schools in Rochdale. Higher than 87% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 39.6% | 25.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Rochdale. Lower than 27% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.8% | 9.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Rochdale. Lower than 33% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 26.8% | 26.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Rochdale. Lower than 30% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 24.8 | 31.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Rochdale. Lower than 17% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6% | 11.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded10 pupils | 0.76% | 0.58% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Rochdale. Higher than 41% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.4 | 16.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 4th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Rochdale. Higher than 29% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.9 | 10.9 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 8 state secondary schools in Rochdale. Higher than 82% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 20.7% | 14.1%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- Beech House School 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Rochdale Sixth Form College 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · B- average A level grade
- Hollingworth Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd 1.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- Rochdale Islamic Academy 1.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
- Rochdale Islamic Academy 1.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Falinge Park High School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed with concerns 2023 · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Crompton House CofE Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Matthew Moss High School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Kingsway Park High School's Ofsted rating?
Kingsway Park High School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 September 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 26 February 2025, Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
How did Kingsway Park High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 18% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 27 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Kingsway Park High School?
18% of the 11 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Kingsway Park High School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Kingsway Park High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 206 families put Kingsway Park High School as their first choice for 230 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 206 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148790.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.