The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 441
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 39.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Miss Carly Wilson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Samson Street, Belfield, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 2XW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Peppercorn
Independent · 1.1km away
Moorhouse Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Bernard - Green Corns
Independent · 1.6km away
Fox - Green Corns
Independent · 1.6km away
Argyle - Green Corns
Independent · 1.6km away
South Parade Green Corns
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Belfield Community School's Ofsted rating?
Belfield Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Belfield Community School?
Belfield Community School currently has 441 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Belfield Community School take?
Belfield Community School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Belfield Community School?
Belfield Community School is in Rochdale, OL16 2XW, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Belfield Community School have a sixth form?
No, Belfield Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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