The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 451
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 38.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Trust
- FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
- Head
- Ewan McPherson (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Derby Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 1LT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 469m away
Lowerplace Primary School
Primary · 596m away
Nuqtah Primary School
Independent · 665m away
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 787m away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
Primary · 909m away
Springhill High School
Secondary · 913m away
Kingsway Park High School
Secondary · 918m away
Ashfield Valley Primary School
Primary · 932m away
Questions parents ask
What is Deeplish Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Deeplish Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Deeplish Primary Academy?
Deeplish Primary Academy currently has 451 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Deeplish Primary Academy take?
Deeplish Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Deeplish Primary Academy?
Deeplish Primary Academy is in Rochdale, OL11 1LT, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Deeplish Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Deeplish Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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