Kentmere Primary Academy
Rochdale, OL12 9EE · Rochdale · primary school
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5th 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 — 6.8/10 against 1,730 of them, against 5.6/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kentmere Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% 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 4.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join craft, computing, and choir clubs, as well as an after-school swimming club. The school also organises geography field trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 353 pupils against a stated capacity of 345. 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 in core subjects? What specific support is available for children joining the after-school swimming club?
What Ofsted said about Kentmere Primary Academy
Overview
Kentmere Primary Academy continues to be an outstanding school, where pupils thrive in a "warm and welcoming" environment. The report highlights that students feel "safe and happy," describing staff as "kind" and "caring," while achieving exceptionally well across the curriculum.
Strengths
- The school maintains an "extremely ambitious and well-established curriculum" that is continuously refined to meet pupils' changing needs.
- Teachers possess "expert subject knowledge" and use assessment effectively to "swiftly address any gaps in knowledge."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly and receive "highly effective adaptations" to ensure they make excellent progress.
- Reading is deeply embedded in school life, with an "expertly implemented phonics programme" ensuring pupils read "accurately and with confidence."
- The school’s approach to wider personal development is "exceptional," preparing pupils well for life in modern Britain through topics like safety and equity.
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 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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