Oulder Hill Leadership Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Oulder Hill Leadership Academy
Address: Hudsons Walk
Town/City: Rochdale
County: Lancashire
Postcode: OL11 5EF
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01706 645522

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: Star Academies
Sponsor: Star Academies

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Adrian Smale
Capacity: 1500
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1152 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 77% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 36.3%

Location and administration

URN: 148847
DfE Number: 354/4005
UKPRN: 10089556
UPRN: 23043374
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Rochdale (E08000005)
Constituency: Heywood and Middleton North (E14001286)
Electoral Ward: Spotland & Falinge (E05014049)

Easting & Northing: 387707E, 413454N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 37' 5.24" N 2° 11' 13.81" W
Plus Code: 9C5VJR97+64

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr Paul Branton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2030.
  • Mr Hellal Choudhury - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 June 2030.
  • Mrs Clare Davis - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 3 February 2025.
  • Mrs Helena Holt - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 November 2029.
  • Mrs Tori O'Hare - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2030.
  • Karen Reynolds - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2030.
  • Mr Mohammed Shafiq - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2026.
  • Mr Adi Smale - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Louise Taberner - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 October 2028.
  • Mr Lee Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 September 2029.
  • Ms Emma Zagni - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 March 2026.