St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford
Heywood, OL10 4BB · Rochdale · primary school
3rd 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 3,223 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.2/10 among them, against 7.4/10 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 | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
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%. Only 10.0% reached the higher standard. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.2 out of 10 among them, against 7.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom. Pupils can join Brick Club, Rocket Club, and Dance Club, play netball and rounders, and perform in the Nativity Play. There is no breakfast club or after-school club.
Getting in. The school has 228 pupils in a building with 210 places, meaning it is over capacity by 18. Consequently, places are competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school manage the transition for children arriving at a school that is over capacity? What support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? How do parents arrange care before 8:30 am or after 3:30 pm given the absence of wraparound clubs?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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