Whitworth Community High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Whitworth Community High School
Address: Hall Street, Hallford, Hallfold
Town/City: Rochdale
County: Lancashire
Postcode: OL12 8TS
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01706 343218
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Andrew Oliver
Capacity: 709
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 654 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24.9%

Location and administration

URN: 119753
DfE Number: 888/4184
UKPRN: 10015621
UPRN: 100012731959
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Rossendale (E07000125)
Constituency: Rossendale and Darwen (E14001450)
Electoral Ward: Whitworth (E05015826)

Easting & Northing: 388072E, 417936N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 39' 30.29" N 2° 10' 54.57" W
Plus Code: 9C5VMR59+97

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Liz Hughes - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2004 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 January 2027.
  • Mr Peter Jones - Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 June 2029.
  • Mr Taqueer Khan - Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 May 2029.
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  • Mr Andrew Oliver - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
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