The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 239
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Mrs Heather Edge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
New Barn Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 1TA
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Ashfield Valley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ashfield Valley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashfield Valley Primary School?
Ashfield Valley Primary School currently has 239 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashfield Valley Primary School take?
Ashfield Valley Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashfield Valley Primary School?
Ashfield Valley Primary School is in Rochdale, OL11 1TA, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashfield Valley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ashfield Valley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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