St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington
Manchester, M24 1GD · Rochdale · primary school
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7th 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 the 3,535 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3/10 among them, against 6.7/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 62% | 3.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 38% | 3.48 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 19.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join martial arts, dance, football, and netball clubs, while sports provision includes swimming, sports leaders, and the daily mile. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 205 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children joining the after-school club? How does the school maintain engagement during the daily mile and sports sessions?
What Ofsted said about St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington
Overview
Pupils at St Michael’s Church of England Primary School “settle in quickly and feel happy,” benefiting from a “broad and balanced curriculum” and high expectations for achievement. The inspection found that staff support pupils academically and socially, with positive behaviour and attitudes evident across the school. While the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision are all judged as Good, the report highlights specific inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and oversight that require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils “speak confidently about what they have learned” and achieve well across a range of subjects, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The school prioritises reading effectively, with staff implementing the phonics programme “with fidelity” and providing high-quality books that ignite children’s interest.
- Pupils demonstrate “positive attitudes towards their education,” behaving well in “calm and purposeful” lessons and engaging in a wide variety of clubs, trips, and charitable activities.
- Staff value teamwork and work-life balance, while the governing body brings “the required knowledge and skills” to support and challenge the school.
Areas to improve
- The school must support staff to “identify and remedy gaps in pupils’ subject knowledge” in subjects where curriculums have been recently refined, ensuring pupils can connect new concepts to prior learning.
- Staff should “deliver the curriculum consistently well” and adapt activities when needed, as current variability hinders some pupils from learning as effectively as they could.
- The school and governing body must ensure “thorough oversight across all aspects of the provision,” as current strategic oversight lacks precision and detailed information on the impact of strategies over time.
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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