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 8%. Caldershaw Primary School, Healey Foundation Primary School, and Whittaker Moss Primary School lead the area, with 90% of schools 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Castleton Primary School, Rochdale | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
| #23 | Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #28 | St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #36 | St Edward's Church of England Primary School, Rochdale | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Requires Improvement |
| N/A | Beech House School | Independent | All-through | 2-16 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
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State • Primary • 4-11 years
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Independent • All-through • 2-16 years
| 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 |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Hamer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Healey Foundation Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #43 | Lowerplace Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| 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 |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| 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 |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| 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 |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Crossgates Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #8 | Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #37 | Moorhouse Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #41 | Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
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State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Brimrod Community Primary School | 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 |
| #24 | Greenbank Primary School, Rochdale | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | St Thomas' Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Information not available |
| #40 | Newhey Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Caldershaw Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| #13 | St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Requires Improvement |
| #31 | Norden Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
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State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Ashfield Valley Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #9 | All Saints Church of England Primary School, Rochdale | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #18 | St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Rochdale | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #22 | Kentmere Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
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State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #34 | Tonacliffe Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
