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Edgar Wood Academy
Edgar Wood Academy is a vibrant and happy school, committed to working with the Middleton and Heywood communities to help every student belong, achieve, and thrive. As part of the Altus Education Partnership, we believe every child, whatever their background, should have the chance to belong, to achieve, and to become the very best version of themselves, including students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and additional or complex needs.
Edgar Wood Academy fosters a thirst for knowledge and a keenness to learn, alongside a strong focus on employment skills and future opportunities, including careers events, employer engagement, and apprenticeship pathways, helping every student prepare for work and lead happy, fulfilling lives. In June 2026, Edgar Wood Academy was recognised by Ofsted as meeting the expected standard across every area assessed, with safeguarding fully met, with inspectors noting the school is "bolstered by clear support and effective challenge from the trust and governors" and is "going from strength to strength."
Ofsted's inspectors also heard directly from pupils, who told them they "feel listened to and supported" and "trust that staff will not give up on them," with many citing their teachers as the best thing about school. Staff preparing pupils for their GCSEs were found to have "suitable training and support, both from within the trust and from external specialists," helping the school's first-ever Year 11 cohort thrive.
Headteacher: Paul Jones
Address: Heywood Old Road, Heywood, OL10 2QN
Telephone: 0161 676 9620
Email: info@edgarwood.org
Website: www.edgarwood.org
Admissions Arrangements for entry September 2026
EWA Admissions Policy for entry September 2026
Key Dates (for September 2026 entry):
| 1 September 2025 | Application window opens |
| 31 October 2025 | Closing date for applications |
| 12 December 2025 | Late date for address changes |
| 2 March 2026 | National offer day |
Appeals for entry September 2026
The deadline for lodgin your year 7 appeal for admission in September 2026 is 12:00 midnight on Tuesday 28 April 2026.
| Offer Date | Appeals to be lodged by | Where possible, all on time Appeals to be heard by | |
| Secondary | 2nd March 2026 | 20th March 2026 | May - July 2026 |
Appeals lodged after these dates will be heard within the timescales set out in the School Admission Appeals Code.
Appellants will be sent notification of their appeal hearing along with a copy of the school’s case at least 14 days in advance of the hearing.
Further Information about School Admission Appeals can be found here:
Department for Education Website
In-year Admissions:
The Academy participates in Rochdale Council’s in-year admissions coordination scheme for years 7–11. Parents/carers wishing to apply for a place during the school year should do so via Rochdale Council.
Where places are available, they will be offered unless this would adversely affect the efficient provision of education to existing students at Edgar Wood Academy. If a year group is full, parents/carers may request that their child is placed on the waiting list and have the right to appeal.
Appeals for in year applications will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being received. You will be sent notification of your appeal hearing together with a copy of the Academy’s case at least 10 school days in advance of the hearing.
Further information and details on how to apply can be found on the Rochdale Council admissions webpage: https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/schooladmissions