St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Rochdale, OL16 5JQ · Rochdale · primary school
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31st 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 — 3.4/10 against 1,864 of them, against 3.0/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% 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 (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Debate Club, Eco Group, and iSingPOP, and attend a retreat to Whalley Abbey. A breakfast club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 455 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities does the Eco Group undertake during the term? How does the school manage the transition for Year 6 pupils leaving for secondary education?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Peter’s Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils “thrive” in a “caring community” and feel “valued, happy and safe.” Leaders have established high expectations for conduct and an “ambitious and broad curriculum” that ignites pupils’ interest in learning. The school is described as “popular and welcoming,” with staff who feel “valued as part of a close-knit team.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “impeccable” manners and treat each other with “utmost respect,” supported by effective systems to deal with bullying “swiftly and effectively.”
- The curriculum is designed with a “logical order” of concepts, ensuring strong connections between prior and later learning, which helps the majority of pupils, including those with SEND, to “deepen their understanding.”
- Leaders are “resolute” in ensuring every pupil becomes a “confident and fluent reader,” with a phonics programme that enables children to read unfamiliar words confidently from the start.
- Pupils benefit from an “extensive range of activities” that develop emotional health, physical well-being, and character, fostering respect for other faiths and cultures.
- Governors share leaders’ “high aspirations” and are keen to further develop their skills to make rigorous checks on pupils’ learning.
Areas to improve
- In a “very small number of subjects,” some teachers do not consistently deliver the curriculum as intended, leading to “gaps in pupils’ knowledge.” Governors and leaders should ensure staff are supported to deliver these curricums consistently well.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders leaving “no stone unturned” to ensure pupils are safe and staff being “highly trained and vigilant” to spot any danger.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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