Hopwood Community Primary School
Heywood, OL10 2HN · Rochdale · primary school
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4th 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 — 7.1/10 against 3,752 of them, against 6.7/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hopwood 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%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 421 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
With the roll exceeding capacity by 1, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? Since the last inspection was in 2024, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Hopwood Community Primary School
Overview
Hopwood Community Primary School is judged as ‘Outstanding’ across all inspection categories, including the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership. The report describes a ‘happy and friendly’ environment where pupils ‘thrive’ and demonstrate ‘exemplary behaviour’, supported by an ‘exceptionally ambitious curriculum’ and highly skilled staff.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘exceptionally ambitious’, equipping pupils with a ‘deep and rich body of knowledge’ while ensuring teachers understand how new learning connects to past topics.
- Staff use ‘highly effective assessment approaches’ to swiftly address misconceptions and identify specific difficulties, ensuring barriers to learning are removed for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- There is a ‘passion for books and literature’ throughout the school, with staff trained to teach reading ‘highly effectively’ and providing consistent support for phonics and struggling readers.
- Governors provide ‘effective support and challenge’ to leaders, closely scrutinising attendance to ensure pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, are ‘rarely absent’.
- Pupils benefit from a ‘highly effective programme for pupils’ wider development’, including sports, musical productions, and clubs, with barriers to participation actively removed.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 75% |
| 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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