Parkfield Primary School
Manchester, M24 4AF · Rochdale · primary school
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21st 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 — 5.6/10 against 2,152 of them, against 4.6/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Parkfield 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 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, girls’ football, rugby, cricket, netball, dodgeball, and cross country clubs. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the various sports clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Parkfield Primary School
Overview
Parkfield Primary School is described as a place where "everyone is made to feel a part of the school community," fostering a friendly environment where pupils take pride in being a ‘Parkfielder’. The inspection found that leaders have high expectations for behaviour and learning, resulting in a calm atmosphere where pupils feel safe and valued.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "positive relationships with staff" and trust adults to help with concerns, contributing to a sense of safety.
- A "positive reading culture" exists, with initiatives like reading ambassadors and rewards making most pupils "enthusiastic readers".
- Staff are "well trained to deliver the phonics programme effectively," ensuring pupils receive timely support if they fall behind.
- Leaders provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling many to "access the same curriculum as their peers".
- Pupils develop as responsible citizens through opportunities like enterprise initiatives and educational visits, gaining a "secure understanding of fundamental British values".
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers address "gaps in pupils’ knowledge" in a small number of subjects caused by weaknesses in the previous curriculum.
- Leaders should ensure teachers "deliver the curriculum as intended" in a small number of subjects, as some specific knowledge is currently not being taught.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with leaders and staff well trained to notice and report concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 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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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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