Rochdale primary schools achieve strong results, with 73% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 17% reach the higher standard, more than double England's 90%. Caldershaw Primary School, Healey Foundation Primary School, and Whittaker Moss Primary School lead the area, 90% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. With 45 schools serving Rochdale, families in Heywood, Middleton, Littleborough, and Castleton have extensive choice across this diverse borough. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Nuqtah Primary School | Independent | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #42 | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #30 | Belfield Community School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #36 | St Edward's Church of England Primary School, Rochdale | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Requires Improvement |
| #28 | St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #23 | Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #14 | Castleton Primary School, Rochdale | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
| N/A | Beech House School | Independent | All-through | 2-16 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Deeplish Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #25 | St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #33 | St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School, Rochdale | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Hamer Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Healey Foundation Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #29 | Heybrook Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Whittaker Moss Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #43 | Lowerplace Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Marland Hill Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #39 | Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #41 | Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #37 | Moorhouse Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #8 | Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #4 | Crossgates Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #24 | Greenbank Primary School, Rochdale | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #10 | St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #6 | Brimrod Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #40 | Newhey Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #20 | St Thomas' Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Information not available |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #31 | Norden Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
| #13 | St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Requires Improvement |
| #1 | Caldershaw Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Bamford Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #32 | St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #35 | Sandbrook Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #7 | Shawclough Community Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #27 | St John With St Michael Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #22 | Kentmere Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| #18 | St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Rochdale | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #9 | All Saints Church of England Primary School, Rochdale | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #5 | Ashfield Valley Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #26 | Broadfield Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #38 | Spotland Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | St James' Church of England Primary School, Rochdale | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #34 | Tonacliffe Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #12 | Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
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