Rochdale has 11 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 1 was outstanding or exceptional and 91% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 15 Sept 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 1 outstanding or exceptional
- 9 good, strong or expected
- 1 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Lodge School | Outstanding | 8 Feb 2024 | PR2 |
| Brookland School | Good | 21 Sept 2023 | OL16 |
| Great Howarth School | Good | 10 May 2024 | OL12 |
| Healey Learning Centre | Good | 25 Apr 2025 | OL12 |
| Meadows School | Expected | 15 Sept 2026 | OL12 |
| Newlands School | Good | 10 Jan 2019 | M24 |
| Redwood | Expected | 15 Sept 2026 | OL11 |
| Springside | Strong | 19 May 2026 | OL16 |
| Whitehall Academy | Expected | 10 Mar 2026 | OL12 |
| Willow View School | Strong | 30 Jun 2026 | OL12 |
| Oak Haven School | Needs attention | 16 Jun 2026 | OL10 |