Healey Foundation Primary School
Rochdale, OL12 0ST · Rochdale · primary school
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11th 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 — 7.2/10 against 3,110 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Healey Foundation Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 curriculum support pupils who are working towards the higher standard? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Healey Foundation Primary School
Overview
Healey Foundation Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. Pupils describe the setting as a ‘happy school’ and are proud to be part of the ‘Healey family,’ benefiting from strong support and an inclusive community. The school continues to provide high-quality education with a clear focus on reading, vocabulary, and pupil well-being.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well across a range of subjects, with effective support provided for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The curriculum places reading and vocabulary development at its heart, resulting in most pupils becoming ‘confident and fluent readers.’
- Staff deliver the new phonics programme well, ensuring books are matched to sounds pupils know and providing prompt help for any gaps.
- Governors are ‘deeply committed’ to the school, ensuring improvements in phonics and mathematics curricula are evident in pupils’ achievement.
- Pupils enjoy broad opportunities beyond the academic curriculum, including residential visits, sports competitions, and musical activities.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure it identifies and addresses spelling, punctuation, and handwriting errors in independent writing so pupils develop accuracy.
- Checks on pupils’ understanding in subjects beyond English and mathematics need to focus more clearly on key knowledge to prevent gaps in learning.
Safeguarding
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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.
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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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