St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Rochdale, OL12 9QA · Rochdale · primary school
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18th 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 — 7.8/10 against 3,508 of them, against 7.3/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 9.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools). The March 2026 inspection used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access sailing, football, panathlon bowling, swimming, and dance, alongside ukulele, violin, and school band activities. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 444 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 in maths? How are the separate inspection grades from March 2026 being used to target improvements in daily teaching?
What Ofsted said about St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Overview
St Andrew’s Church of England Primary School and Nursery is described as a school where leaders have created a "positive learning culture" based on respect. Pupils are "proud to be members" of the community, attend well, and feel safe within a calm environment. The report highlights that pupils achieve well, with attainment typically above the national average, and benefit from high aspirations and strong relationships with staff.
Strengths
- Pupils "achieve well in national tests" and "typically attain above the national average" at the end of key stage 2.
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils are "polite, respectful and follow well-established routines," with bullying being rare.
- The curriculum is "broad and carefully organised," ensuring pupils secure key skills before moving to complex tasks.
- Leaders have established an "inclusive culture" with high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Staff provide "purposeful and collaborative" professional learning, fostering a team that works in pupils' best interests.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that "adaptive teaching strategies are used consistently well across the curriculum" so that pupils build a "deep body of knowledge in all subjects."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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