The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 468
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Mrs Jackie Harland (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
Full inspection: Good
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Stanycliffe Lane, Stanycliffe Lane Middleton Manchester, MANCHESTER, M24 2PB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · Very close
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School
Secondary · 465m away
Hollin Primary School
Primary · 519m away
Newlands School
Special school · 523m away
Alderman Kay School
Special school · 719m away
Hopwood Hall College
16 plus · 1.1km away
Middleton Parish Church School
Primary · 1.1km away
Elm Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Boarshaw Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Boarshaw Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Boarshaw Community Primary School?
Boarshaw Community Primary School currently has 468 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Boarshaw Community Primary School take?
Boarshaw Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Boarshaw Community Primary School?
Boarshaw Community Primary School is in MANCHESTER, M24 2PB, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Boarshaw Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Boarshaw Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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