Greenbank Primary School
Rochdale, OL12 0HZ · Rochdale · primary school
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15th 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 — 6.7/10 against 2,062 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Greenbank Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 8.0% 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 (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Forest School, paddlesport, sailing, climbing, and archery.
Getting in
The published school roll is 423 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 Forest School programme integrate with the daily curriculum? How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Greenbank Primary School
Overview
Greenbank Primary School is described as a “vibrant school community” where pupils feel “safe and important” due to warm relationships with staff and peers. The report highlights that pupils behave well, are polite, and achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leaders have designed an “interesting, varied and ambitious curriculum” that generally enables pupils to deepen their knowledge and understanding over time.
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy to belong” and feel “well cared for, valued and protected” in a safe environment.
- The curriculum is carefully structured, allowing pupils to “know more and remember more over time” in most subjects.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they “access the full curriculum and achieve well.”
- Pupils benefit from “exciting opportunities” for outdoor, adventurous learning, which builds social confidence and resilience.
- Staff morale is high, with leaders prioritising staff well-being and providing strong mentorship for early-career teachers.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure gaps in children’s and pupils’ reading knowledge are “identified accurately” so they can catch up quickly with peers.
- In a small number of subjects, leaders must ensure staff are clear about the “essential knowledge” pupils should learn to check prior learning is secure.
- Leaders have not ensured that all pupils are taught about different types of families.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training to recognise signs of risk and understanding that safeguarding is “everyone’s responsibility.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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