Redwood

Contact details for the school

School Name: Redwood
Address: Hudsons Walk
Town/City: Rochdale
Postcode: OL11 5EW
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01706 750815

Type of school

Phase: Ages 11-19
Type: Community special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2007

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Paul Evans
Capacity: 360
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 365 (75% boys & 25% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 46.9%

SEN Provisions

  • SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
  • VI - Visual Impairment
  • OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
  • HI - Hearing Impairment
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
  • PD - Physical Disability
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
  • PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 135202
DfE Number: 354/7015
UKPRN: 10023003
UPRN: 23043270
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Rochdale (E08000005)
Constituency: Heywood and Middleton North (E14001286)
Electoral Ward: Spotland & Falinge (E05014049)

Easting & Northing: 387624E, 413448N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 37' 5.04" N 2° 11' 18.33" W
Plus Code: 9C5VJR96+6J

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Ms Tina Bailey - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Caroline Broomhead - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 July 2027.
  • Mrs Caroline Broomhead - Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
  • Mrs Joyce Clarke - Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 November 2025.
  • Mrs Catherine Connolly - Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 March 2027.
  • Mrs Krystina Hoyle - Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 July 2027.
  • Mr Eric Jackson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 4 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Alice Kelly - Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 June 2029.
  • Mrs Anna Kelly - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 March 2029.
  • Mrs Susan Linger - Governor. Appointed on 11 January 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 January 2030.
  • Mr Benjamin Lord - Governor. Appointed on 25 July 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Colin McKenzie - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 November 2029.
  • Mr Colin McKenzie - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 November 2025.