Waterhead Academy

Waterhead Academy is a coeducational secondary school with academy status located in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England. The academy was taken out of special measures in June 2016 and was one of the most improved academies in the country in 2016. The Academy is rated as good by Ofsted (leadership) and is sponsored by South Pennines Academies Trust.

Waterhead Academy
Address
Huddersfield Road

Oldham
,
Greater Manchester
,
OL4 3NY

England
Coordinates53.5505°N 2.0719°W / 53.5505; -2.0719
Information
TypeAcademy
Established2010
Local authorityOldham Council
TrustSouth Pennine Academies
Department for Education URN144508 Tables
OfstedReports
PrincipalJames Wilson
GenderCoeducational
Age11 to 16
Enrolment1,358
Websitehttp://www.waterheadacademy.co.uk/

The academy first opened in September 2010, following the formal closure of Counthill School in Moorside and Breeze Hill School in Oldham. The academy was initially located at the two campuses of the former schools, however it relocated to a new main campus in November 2012.[1] The main campus is located on the site of the former Orb Mill. The academy also operates a sports campus which is located at the site of the former Counthill School.

History

Waterhead Academy began with the merging of two Oldham secondary schools: the predominantly Asian Breeze Hill School in Oldham and the predominantly White British Counthill School in Moorside, using a strategy of 'forced integration' in an attempt to quell racial tension between Oldham children.[2]

References
  1. "It's first class: Doors open at Waterhead Academy - Manchester Evening News". Menmedia.co.uk. 8 November 2012. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
  2. "Oldham schools attempt to bridge racial divide - BBC Newsnight". news.bbc.co.uk. 27 April 2011.
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