Heybrook Primary School
Rochdale, OL12 9BJ · Rochdale · primary school
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10th 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 — 7.9/10 against 1,445 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.
Heybrook 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 November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 688 pupils against a stated capacity of 762. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Heybrook Primary School
Overview
Heybrook Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a welcoming environment where pupils from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to celebrate differences and treat each other with kindness. Leaders and governors have strengthened the curriculum, resulting in high expectations and effective support that enables most pupils, including those with special educational needs, to achieve well.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well organised in most subjects, with rapid embedding of improvements in reading and mathematics.
- Staff expertly identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge, helping those who join later or have additional needs to catch up quickly.
- Reading is a high priority; staff deliver phonics effectively, ensuring most pupils read accurately and with fluency by the end of Year 1.
- Pupils behave well, attend regularly, and enjoy taking on responsibilities such as play leaders and junior librarians.
- Staff feel valued and supported, benefiting from reduced unnecessary workload and consultation on decisions.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the specific knowledge pupils need to learn has not been fully defined, meaning teachers sometimes lack clarity on what to emphasise.
- The school should provide teachers with greater clarity about the building blocks of knowledge required for subsequent learning in these subjects.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 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.
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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