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Edgar Wood Academy
Heywood·North West·Free School
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SecondaryFree SchoolAges 11–16Co-edNone
Edgar Wood Academy is a secondary free school in Heywood, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this free school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 637 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 50.0%, 42% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 11.5%.
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Edgar Wood Academy has an overall absence rate of 11.5%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Edgar Wood Academy is 50.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Edgar Wood Academy has 637 pupils on roll.
42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Edgar Wood Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Edgar Wood Academy is overdue for reinspection.
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Edgar Wood Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
1/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
1/mo
100% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 12.6 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.1
Bus Stops
3
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Heywood area
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.