Heywood Academy
Free schools special in Rochdale, Rochdale.
School details
| Type | Free schools special |
|---|---|
| Age range | 11 to 19 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | None |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 21 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 75 |
| Free school meals | 33.30% |
| Trust or sponsor | NEW BRIDGE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Local authority | Rochdale |
| Address | West Starkey Street, Heywood, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL10 4TW |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Telephone | 01618700081 |
| URN | 151630 |
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Nearby schools
- Oak Haven School (special school, about 1.7 km)
- Redwood (special school, about 3.4 km)
- Newlands School (special school, about 4.4 km)
- Brookhaven School (special school, about 4.9 km)
- Elms Bank (special school, about 6.0 km)
- Meade Hill School (special school, about 6.6 km)
- North Ridge High School (special school, about 6.7 km)
- Springside (special school, about 6.8 km)
Browse: Special schools in Rochdale
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.