Marland Hill Community Primary School
Rochdale, OL11 4QW · Rochdale · primary school
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33rd 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 — 3.1/10 against 2,151 of them, against 2.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| 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.
Marland Hill Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council, attend the Year 6 residential at Robinwood, and can join the breakfast club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 464 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
Since the higher standard attainment is 0.0%, what specific strategies are in place to support pupils aiming for that level? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll exceeds the designated places?
What Ofsted said about Marland Hill Community Primary School
Overview
Marland Hill Community Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud of their diverse community and feel happy and safe. Leaders have designed a broad and ambitious curriculum that encourages curiosity, while staff maintain high expectations for conduct and achievement which pupils consistently meet.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a "real appetite for learning" and are motivated by a reward system that encourages them to "do their best."
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and "frequently check pupils’ understanding," adapting teaching to address misconceptions effectively.
- Leaders prioritise reading and vocabulary development, ensuring pupils, including those with English as an additional language, build "rich subject-specific vocabularies."
- The specially resourced provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) offers expert support, allowing these pupils to "achieve well" and participate fully in school life.
- Governors support leaders effectively, and most staff feel leaders have "due consideration for their workload and well-being."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders and early years staff have not planned carefully enough for Nursery and Reception, meaning children are "not as well prepared for their key stage 1 learning as they should be."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring all adults understand it is "everybody’s responsibility" and using robust systems to keep vulnerable pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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