Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School
Rochdale, OL12 7DJ · Rochdale · primary school
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48th 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 — 0.8/10 against 854 of them, against 0.9/10 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 | 39.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.30 |
| 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.
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. 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 (0.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a School Council, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 298 pupils against a stated capacity of 424. 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 below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in attainment?
What Ofsted said about Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this school, where they are described as "kind and caring" with "commendable" behaviour. The school delivers an "ambitious and carefully constructed curriculum" that enables most pupils to achieve well, particularly those who have attended from the early years. However, high pupil mobility and inconsistent assessment practices in some subjects currently hinder overall achievement levels.
Strengths
- Pupils form "strong and trusting bonds" with staff and peers, contributing to a "calm and purposeful" school environment.
- The curriculum is well-designed, with teachers knowing "precisely what pupils should learn and when they should learn it."
- Reading is a high priority; phonics are taught effectively, and staff quickly identify and support those who find reading difficult.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly and receive tailored support to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils actively supporting worthy causes and engaging in extracurricular activities like sports and music.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, teachers do not systematically check learning, leading to unchecked gaps in pupils' knowledge.
- Some classroom activities are not sufficiently ambitious to reflect the intended curriculum, preventing pupils from achieving their full potential.
- Spirituality and cultural diversity are not promoted consistently well, leaving pupils less prepared for life in modern Britain.
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 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 39% |
| 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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