Brimrod Community Primary School
Rochdale, OL11 4NB · Rochdale · primary school
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19th 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 — 5.9/10 against 2,074 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| 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.
Brimrod Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Run Club and WOW, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 208 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 not yet meeting the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the WOW sessions? How does the school manage class sizes with 28 places currently available?
What Ofsted said about Brimrod Community Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Brimrod Community Primary School remains ‘good’, though evidence suggests a graded inspection might yield a lower judgement. The school is described as ‘warm and welcoming’, with pupils who ‘respect each other’ and enjoy positive relationships with staff. While many pupils thrive, inconsistencies in curriculum design and support for struggling readers require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils settle quickly and ‘support each other well’, benefiting from initiatives like ‘worry boxes’ and a ‘reward’ shop.
- Staff effectively implement the phonics programme, with ‘most early readers’ using their knowledge to read unfamiliar books.
- The school fosters a ‘love of reading’ through ‘cosy and enticing reading areas’ and a well-stocked library.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘quickly and accurately identified’ and ‘mostly learn well alongside their peers’.
- Leaders actively support staff well-being, for example through ‘regular well-being breakfasts’ and reduced marking expectations.
Areas to improve
- Support for struggling readers is ‘not as effective as it could be’, hampering their progress into confident readers.
- Some pupils ‘do not attend school as often as they should’, missing important learning opportunities.
- The design and delivery of some curriculums do not sufficiently support pupils to build ‘subject-specific knowledge or skills’, with assessment systems failing to identify long-term gaps.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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