Whittaker Moss Primary School
Rochdale, OL11 5XP · Rochdale · primary school
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6th 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 3,009 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6/10 among them, against 7.8/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whittaker Moss Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6 out of 10 among them, against 7.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Running, Multi-Skills, Rounders, Athletics, Musical Theatre, Scooter, Chess, and Library Clubs. Sports include Rugby, Netball, Cricket, Edstart Football, Racquet Sports, and Gymnastics. Arts and music options cover Music, Art, Sing & Sign, Messy Play & Mindfulness, Choir, and Cooking. Trips include a pantomime, Young Shakespeare, visits to Touchstones, and a residential stay. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 443 pupils against a stated capacity of 436. 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.
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What Ofsted said about Whittaker Moss Primary School
Overview
Whittaker Moss Primary School is judged ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, maintaining high standards since its previous ‘Outstanding’ rating. The report describes a welcoming environment where pupils are “highly valued and celebrated as individuals” and achieve well, with some attaining “some of the highest results nationally.”
Strengths
- Pupils display “superb manners” and form close friendships, contributing to a positive atmosphere where they are “confident, happy members of the school community.”
- The school has created an “ambitious curriculum” with carefully ordered information in most subjects, enabling pupils to build on prior learning effectively.
- There is a strong emphasis on reading, with pupils enjoying a “wide range of literature” and receiving targeted support for those who struggle.
- The needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “identified quickly,” with skilled staff ensuring they are included in the full life of the school.
- Governors are “knowledgeable about the school” and work effectively to support staff without overburdening them, keeping pupils as the key priority.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure all staff have the necessary skills to deliver the phonics curriculum consistently, as current variation means some pupils do not learn the code as well as they could.
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not clearly identified specific knowledge building blocks, leaving teachers unclear on what to teach and preventing some pupils from embedding knowledge securely.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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