Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Littleborough, OL15 9DB · Rochdale · primary school
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22nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.3/10 against 3,809 of them, against 4.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Peripatetic Music and Choir, with trips to the Bridgewater Hall, Young Voices Concert, Hampton Court, and the Rochdale Music Festival.
Getting in
The published school roll is 200 pupils against a stated capacity of 220. 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for music and choir participation?
What Ofsted said about Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Overview
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are "happily engaged in learning" and display "exemplary" behaviour. The report highlights a well-organised curriculum that builds a "rich body of knowledge" and strong support for early reading, though it notes inconsistencies in monitoring policy implementation and addressing knowledge gaps in some subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils show "positive attitudes to their learning" and achieve well, with high expectations for all, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Behaviour is described as "exemplary," with pupils being "kind to their peers" and taking pride in responsibilities such as acting as ‘buddies’ for younger children.
- The curriculum is "well organised" in most subjects, allowing pupils to build on prior learning and develop deep knowledge by the end of Year 6.
- Staff implement the phonics programme "consistently well," ensuring most pupils become "confident and fluent readers" with effective support for those finding reading difficult.
- The school offers an "abundance of opportunities" to build interests and talents, including sports, music, clubs, and international visits.
Areas to improve
- The school must address "gaps in pupils’ knowledge" in a small number of subjects where previous curriculum weaknesses have hindered deeper learning for older pupils.
- The school needs to monitor the implementation of policies and curriculums more rigorously to ensure "sufficiently detailed oversight" of education quality, particularly regarding adaptations for pupils with SEND.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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