Belfield Community School
Rochdale, OL16 2XW · Rochdale · primary school
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53rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.4/10 against 1,761 of them, against 1.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 62% | 1.06 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Belfield Community School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% 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%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 429 pupils against a stated capacity of 457. 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to engage students in the breakfast club to ensure it supports their readiness for learning? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who are currently below the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths?
What Ofsted said about Belfield Community School
Overview
Belfield Community School is described as a place where pupils are "happy" and feel deeply cared for by staff. The report highlights a "calm and orderly" environment where children are "highly respectful" and embrace the school’s diversity. Leaders demonstrate an "unwavering determination that every pupil can succeed," ensuring that those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "thrive" and are well-prepared for secondary school.
Strengths
- Pupils with SEND receive swift support, with those having complex needs having their individual requirements met "exceptionally well."
- The curriculum has been strengthened to clearly set out "the most important knowledge and vocabulary," including local history and cultural legacy.
- Reading is a clear priority, with teachers delivering the phonics programme well and providing "effective support" for those finding it challenging.
- Staff well-being is considered by leaders, and teachers appreciate how curriculum improvements have helped them "deepen their own subject knowledge."
- Personal development is enhanced through diverse experiences, such as the ‘Belfield Promise’, helping pupils become "well prepared for life beyond school."
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, assessment approaches do not enable teachers to check if pupils have "secured and, at times, deepened the intended knowledge."
- Teachers in some subjects do not focus sufficiently on helping pupils "recall the most important knowledge," leading to uneven confidence over time.
- Quality assurance systems for recently refined curriculums are "not as effective as they could be," resulting in inconsistent implementation and uneven learning.
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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