Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Rochdale, OL16 2NU · Rochdale · primary school
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39th of 55 primary schools in Rochdale we can score, 69 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.9/10 against 752 of them, against 2.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 117 pupils against a stated capacity of 168. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific interventions are in place for the 0.0% who reached the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating while addressing the gap between its results and the national median?
What Ofsted said about Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Overview
Pupils are described as “happy and settled” within a “calm and nurturing” community where they “make friends quickly.” The school has established a culture of “high expectations” and provides a “broad and ambitious curriculum” that supports the progress of most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from “rich and varied experiences,” including visits to museums and the Houses of Parliament, which broaden their learning.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with SEND, identifying needs early and liaising well with external professionals.
- The school has a “renewed focus on reading,” with new books and library visits helping pupils develop into “accurate readers.”
- Leaders and the trust have worked together to “minimise disruption” during staffing instability, securing improvements to the curriculum.
- Older pupils actively support younger ones, modelling behaviour and helping them develop sports skills.
Areas to improve
- The school must address “variability in staff's subject knowledge” and ensure consistent curriculum delivery across all subjects.
- Leaders should work closely with parents to further reduce levels of persistent absence and lateness, which limit some pupils’ achievements.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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