Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School
Rochdale, OL16 3JT · Rochdale · primary school
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27th 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 — 4.6/10 against 2,479 of them, against 4.0/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 192 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 national median for the higher standard? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in the coming years?
What Ofsted said about Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils are “eager to learn” at this “nurturing school,” where they feel safe and valued. Leaders have established a “broad, balanced and ambitious” curriculum, ensuring high expectations for behaviour and learning across all groups, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Staff possess “detailed subject knowledge” and adapt teaching effectively to help pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well.
- Reading is a clear priority; children learn phonics from the start of Reception and develop a “love of reading” through closely matched books.
- The early years provision is strong, with a “language-rich environment” that helps children settle quickly and develop communication skills.
- Pupils demonstrate good behaviour, following instructions immediately with “very little low-level disruption.”
- Leaders actively support staff well-being, taking steps to reduce workload while governors “support and challenge leaders” effectively.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not allow sufficient time for pupils to “embed new concepts” before moving on, leading to gaps in knowledge. Leaders must ensure pupils “learn and remember all the essential knowledge.”
- A small minority of pupils have attendance levels lower than expected, though leaders have implemented strategies that are having a “clear and positive impact.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with secure systems, comprehensive staff training, and close collaboration with families and external professionals to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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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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