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'''Oulder Hill Community School High School''' is a mixed gender comprehensive [[community school]] [[secondary school]] and [[sixth form]] for 11 - 18 year olds, located in [[Rochdale]] in the [[Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale]], [[Greater Manchester]], [[England]]. It is shit.
'''Oulder Hill Leadership Academy''' (formerly Oulder Hill Community School) is a [[co-educational]] [[secondary school]] for 11 to 16 year olds, located in [[Rochdale]], [[Greater Manchester]], [[England]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.oulderhillacademy.com/ |title=Home |website=oulderhillacademy.com}}</ref>


==History==
==Current Building Work==
The school fully opened to students aged 13–16 in 1977 under the leadership of its first Headmaster, Dr Morris. At that time, it was the largest school in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, with over 1000 students. The school featured notable facilities, including the Gracie Fields theatre, a 25-metre swimming pool, tennis courts, and extensive fields for football and rugby.


In 2004 the school announced plans of a merger between Oulder Hill and a local school for children with disabilities. The merger would involve a completely reinvented school and possibly a change in name. The rebuild, costing hundreds of thousands of pounds began in 2005 and is due to finish by 2008. The construction company [[PFI]] heads the rebuild, which involves a reinvention of the current site as well as an entirely new building on the old playing fields and tennis courts. The many changes in the current site have sparked unrest with some local residents and students, however by 2008 it can be assured that all the disruptions will prevail. Students will have enhanced learning capabilities and the community will benefit from more local facilities.
In 2003, the school merged with Rydings Special School, a local school for children with disabilities. The merger prompted a complete reconstruction of the school, which began in 2005 and was completed in 2008. This involved the redevelopment of the current site and constructing an entirely new building on the former playing fields and tennis courts. The Oulder Hill School building remained with the same name, while Rydings Special School was rebranded as Redwood Secondary school. The building is now owned by OPERON, and the school pays £1 million annually to rent the facilities from 6 am to 6 pm.


Once a thriving part of the school, Oulder Hill's [[sixth form]] began to decline from the year 2000 onwards. The sixth form closed to new students when [[Rochdale Sixth Form College]] opened in September 2010. At the time of its closure, the sixth form had approximately 150 students, a decline from the over 600 students it had when first established.
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Previously a [[Community school (England and Wales)|community school]] administered by [[Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council]], Oulder Hill Community School converted to [[Academy (English school)|academy status]] in March 2022 and was renamed Oulder Hill Leadership Academy. It is now sponsored by [[Star Academies]].
More Pictures of the school - [http://www.rygoulderhill.co.uk/building_the_future/building_the_future_school_pictures_2.shtml Pictures of the building work]

All building work is now finished. The building is now owned by [[OPERON]] and Oulder hill pays 1 million pounds a year to rent the school between 6am - 6pm

==Subjects==
[[Oulder Hill]] offers a broad range of subjects, with options available both at GCSE level and again at A-level should a student remain in to the sixth form.

* [[Physical Education]] - Compulsory in years 7-9. Can be carried through to GCSE, However everyone has to partake in PE at GCSE at least once a week.

* [[ICT]], [[Textiles]], Resistant Materials, Food and Nutrition, and [[Graphics]] - These Technology subjects are rotated in termly cycles in years 7-9. At this point, students have the option of studying any of these subjects at GCSE.

* [[English language|English]] - A compulsory subject in years 7-11. Combined English Language and Literature is studied until year 10, where it is divided into [[Literature]] and [[Language]]. English Language, English Literature and English Lit & Lang combined is offered at A-Level

* [[Mathematics]] - A compulsory subject in years 7-11. All students are required to take GCSE Mathematics.

* [[Science]] - A compulsory subject in years 7-11. All students are required to take GCSE Science, and in years 10 and 11 it is taught separately in lessons by separate teachers as [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].

* [[Geography]] - A compulsory subject in years 7-9. Geography can be taken as an optional choice at GCSE.

* [[History]] - A compulsory subject in years 7-9. History can be studied at GCSE as an option and A-Level

* [[Music]] - A compulsory subject in years 7-9. There is an option of taking Music at GCSE level and A-level.

* Food-Technology - compulsory for years 7-9 and can be taken as GCSE but named as catering at the moment there is no a level food tech
* [[Art]] - A compulsory subject in years 7-9. There is an option of taking Art at GCSE level and A-Level.

* Drama & Dance - A compulsory subject in years 7-9. Dance and Drama (D&D) is taught as one subject.However, at GCSE students can study both subjects separately.

* [[Sociology]] - An option at GCSE level and A-Level.

* [[Business Studies]] - An option at GCSE level and A-Level.

* [[Psychology]] - An option available only at A-Level.

==School Productions==
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With the [[Gracie Fields]] Theatre right on Oulder Hill Community School's doorstep the use of the theatre and its amenities have been useful in providing the community and the school with countless and successful productions;

* 2007/08 - [[We Will Rock You]]

* 2006/07 - [[Fame (musical)|Fame]]

* 2005/06 - [[The Wiz]]

* 2004/05 - The [[Forbidden Planet]]

* 2003/04 -

* 2002/03 - [[Grease (musical)|Grease]]

* 2001/02 -

* 2000/01 - Bugsey Malone

==Musical Talents==
For many years Oulder Hill has been renowned for its musical talent. Both regionally and nationally. The music department has won awards and figures of honour. The current department of Music at Oulder Hill is headed by musical director Janet Tilney, who sucks balls of gay homosexuals who like eating cow manure of a living

==Experience Week==
Oulder Hill has always been different from other schools in [[Rochdale]] in the fact that they have for many years offered students in years 7 - 9 the chance to experience a week of something different. The week usually takes place in mid [[June]] and allows students to choose from a pre-selected list of activities. Some activities are residential visits, others are day visits and some take place on the school premises. The long list of activities accommodate the variation of people, cultures and demographics of the students. The list of locations has expanded through the years and includes visits to [[France]], [[London]] and [[Spain]] as well as day trip visits to local entertainment venues. [[Biggar, Lanarkshire|Biggar]] in [[Scotland]] is one of the ever popular activities. Open only to those in year 7 involves a coach journey to Scotland and a week of fun filled activities and social bonding for much of those who attend. The students are always accompanied by a group of teachers who take part and enjoy the activities along with the kids. It is the one time of year when students and teachers spend time outside the classroom to enhance their skills and have fun.

However, As of 2007 it was announced that Experience week would not continue due to the recent building work and increased health and safety regulations.

==Sixth Form==
Once a thriving part of the school, Oulder Hill Sixth Form has suffered a decline over the past years. Many put this decline down to failing and outdated facilities. and because it only has about 150 students inside they are limited to 4 lessons and 10 lessons a week bare in mind this sixth form was first established with over 600 students the downfall has happened because loss of teaching staff and learning facilities


==Notable former pupils==
*[[Waterloo Road (TV series)|Waterloo Road]] star [[Shannon Flynn]] attended the school<ref>{{cite news|title=Oulder Hill Community School and Language College|url=http://rochdaleonline.co.uk/news-features/49/school-news/52489/oulder-hill-community-school-and-language-college|access-date=7 January 2017|work=Rochdale Online|date=3 February 2011}}</ref>
*Singer-songwriter [[Lisa Stansfield]] attended Oulder Hill<ref>{{cite news|last1=Taylor|first1=Paul|title=Lisa Stansfield: Why I shed a tear for Rochdale|url=http://www.cheshirelife.co.uk/people/celebrity-interviews/lisa_stansfield_why_i_shed_a_tear_for_rochdale_1_3388049|access-date=7 January 2017|work=Cheshire Life|date=4 March 2014}}</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.oulderhillacademy.com/ Oulder Hill Leadership Academy official website]
* [http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/portal/site/Internet/menuitem.7c7b38b14d870c7bb1890a01637046a0/?event=getReport&urn=105840&inspectionNumber=287346&providerCategoryID=32&fileName=\\school\\105\\s5_105840_20061221.xml Ofsted Report November 2006]


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Latest revision as of 20:35, 12 October 2024

Oulder Hill Leadership Academy
Address
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Hudsons Walk

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OL11 5EF

England
Coordinates53°37′03″N 2°11′14″W / 53.6176°N 2.1873°W / 53.6176; -2.1873
Information
TypeAcademy
Local authorityRochdale
TrustStar Academies
Department for Education URN148847 Tables
OfstedReports
HeadteacherAdi Smale
GenderCo-educational
Age11 to 16
Enrolment1,175 [1]
Websitehttps://www.oulderhillacademy.com/

Oulder Hill Leadership Academy (formerly Oulder Hill Community School) is a co-educational secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds, located in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England.[2]

History

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The school fully opened to students aged 13–16 in 1977 under the leadership of its first Headmaster, Dr Morris. At that time, it was the largest school in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, with over 1000 students. The school featured notable facilities, including the Gracie Fields theatre, a 25-metre swimming pool, tennis courts, and extensive fields for football and rugby.

In 2003, the school merged with Rydings Special School, a local school for children with disabilities. The merger prompted a complete reconstruction of the school, which began in 2005 and was completed in 2008. This involved the redevelopment of the current site and constructing an entirely new building on the former playing fields and tennis courts. The Oulder Hill School building remained with the same name, while Rydings Special School was rebranded as Redwood Secondary school. The building is now owned by OPERON, and the school pays £1 million annually to rent the facilities from 6 am to 6 pm.

Once a thriving part of the school, Oulder Hill's sixth form began to decline from the year 2000 onwards. The sixth form closed to new students when Rochdale Sixth Form College opened in September 2010. At the time of its closure, the sixth form had approximately 150 students, a decline from the over 600 students it had when first established.

Previously a community school administered by Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council, Oulder Hill Community School converted to academy status in March 2022 and was renamed Oulder Hill Leadership Academy. It is now sponsored by Star Academies.

Notable former pupils

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References

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  1. ^ England. "EduBase - Oulder Hill Community School and Language College". Education.gov.uk. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
  2. ^ "Home". oulderhillacademy.com.
  3. ^ "Oulder Hill Community School and Language College". Rochdale Online. 3 February 2011. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  4. ^ Taylor, Paul (4 March 2014). "Lisa Stansfield: Why I shed a tear for Rochdale". Cheshire Life. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
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