Boarshaw Community Primary School
MANCHESTER, M24 2PB · Rochdale · primary school
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32nd 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 — 3.4/10 against 1,683 of them, against 2.9/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Boarshaw Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Animation, Get Crafty, Glass Painting, Hero Quest, Knitting, Names and Faces, Lego, and Upcycling clubs. Sports include Football and Netball, while Arts and music cover Recorder. Trips include Forest School. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 446 pupils against a stated capacity of 446. 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 support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the Forest School trip integrate with the regular curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Boarshaw Community Primary School
Overview
Boarshaw Community Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "welcoming and friendly" environment where pupils feel safe and achieve well. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement, fostering a culture where pupils are "kind and respectful" and keen to learn. The curriculum is generally ambitious and broad, supporting strong progress in reading and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils feel cared for and safe, with staff providing a "warm welcome" and dealing with bullying "quickly and effectively".
- Leaders have designed an "appropriately ambitious and broad curriculum" that helps pupils develop knowledge across subjects.
- Teachers present information clearly and check understanding regularly, ensuring pupils "know and remember more over time".
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, enabling them to access the same curriculum as others.
- Pupils develop a "love of reading" through high-quality books and library visits, becoming "confident, fluent readers".
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders’ curriculum thinking lacks clarity, meaning teachers are unsure what pupils should learn and when.
- Governors lack the skills and knowledge to ask appropriate questions about curriculum quality, limiting their ability to offer effective challenge and support.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to recognise changes in pupils’ demeanour and working well with other agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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