The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 30 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 516
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Mr Andrew Nott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Manor Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1JZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Primary · 586m away
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington
Primary · 586m away
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale
Primary · 622m away
Crosslee Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Middleton Technology School
Secondary · 1.3km away
St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Sunny Brow Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
Parkfield Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Alkrington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Alkrington Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Alkrington Primary School?
Alkrington Primary School currently has 516 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alkrington Primary School take?
Alkrington Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Alkrington Primary School?
Alkrington Primary School is in Manchester, M24 1JZ, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alkrington Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Alkrington Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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