The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 233
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Mrs L Pearson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rye Street, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 4DF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Luke's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 718m away
Harwood Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Matthew Moss High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford
Primary · 1.2km away
Heywood Academy
Free school · Grammar · 1.4km away
Birtle View School
Special school · 1.5km away
High Birch School
Special school · 1.5km away
Hopwood Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is All Souls Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
All Souls Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend All Souls Church of England Primary School?
All Souls Church of England Primary School currently has 233 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does All Souls Church of England Primary School take?
All Souls Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is All Souls Church of England Primary School?
All Souls Church of England Primary School is in Heywood, OL10 4DF, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does All Souls Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, All Souls Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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