St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale
Manchester, M24 1PY · Rochdale · primary school
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28th 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 4,224 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0/10 among them, against 4.0/10 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 | 51.0 · 21 | 62% | 1.28 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 38% | 2.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 11.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a breakfast club and an after-school club, and participate in sports including dodgeball, handball, uni hockey, football, athletics, rugby, netball, and tennis.
Getting in
The published school roll is 311 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 are available in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale
Overview
Pupils describe the school as “friendly, happy and safe,” where staff care for them and resolve peer issues effectively. The report highlights that leaders have high expectations, resulting in pupils achieving well in most subjects and demonstrating respect for one another. The curriculum is designed to help pupils develop into “positive citizens” who contribute to wider society.
Strengths
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well through “effective systems for quickly identifying” needs, allowing them to access the full curriculum.
- The school’s approach to teaching phonics enables pupils to become “confident and fluent readers” who are “passionate about reading.”
- Pupils value opportunities to contribute to school life through leadership roles, such as acting as school council members and leading worship.
- Early years provision benefits from “excellent adult interactions” that promote communication and language development.
- Carefully planned trips and visitors help “bring the curriculum to life,” with pupils recalling experiences like Viking workshops with enthusiasm.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not explicitly identified the “core knowledge” pupils must remember, meaning recall is not consistently secure.
- Assessment in a few subjects does not clearly identify what pupils know, preventing teaching from accurately building on prior learning or addressing gaps.
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 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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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