Shawclough Community Primary School
Rochdale, OL12 6DE · Rochdale · primary school
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29th 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 — 3.6/10 against 2,358 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| 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.
Shawclough Community 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 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 (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Rock Steady club and play football, netball, dodgeball, or girls football. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 428 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 support is offered to pupils aiming for that level? How does the school manage class sizes given the current over-capacity status?
What Ofsted said about Shawclough Community Primary School
Overview
Shawclough Community Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are "very happy to attend" and enjoy "warm and positive relationships" with staff. The report highlights a "calm and purposeful atmosphere" in classrooms, with leaders maintaining high expectations for behaviour and achievement. While the curriculum is generally well-designed and reading is a priority, there are specific inconsistencies in subject planning and early reading instruction that require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils are "kind to each other" and understand the importance of respecting differences, with staff acting "swiftly" to resolve any bullying.
- The curriculum is "broad and balanced," with subject leaders carefully designing knowledge sequences to help pupils build understanding from early years to Year 6.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge," enabling them to explain new learning clearly and check understanding effectively before moving on.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the "same ambitious curriculum" as their peers and "achieve well" due to closely matched teaching.
- Leaders are "considerate of staff’s workload" and supportive of well-being, while governors effectively support school improvement.
Areas to improve
- In one or two subjects, leaders have not identified the "building blocks of knowledge," making it difficult for teachers to know what to teach or check learning.
- A small number of staff do not use "correct pronunciation" when modelling sounds in early reading, which hinders pupils’ ability to decode and blend accurately.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and leaders maintaining "rigorous systems" to report concerns and provide quick help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 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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