The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 314
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 54.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Mrs Victoria Terry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Albert Royds Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 2SU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeybrook Primary School
Primary · 786m away
Raise Rochdale Pupil Referral Service
Pupil referral unit · 1.0km away
Belfield Community School
Primary · 1.0km away
Rochdale Islamic Academy
Independent · 1.1km away
Greenbank Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd
Independent · 1.2km away
Whitehall Academy
Independent · 1.5km away
Howard Street Nursery School
Nursery · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hamer Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hamer Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hamer Community Primary School?
Hamer Community Primary School currently has 314 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hamer Community Primary School take?
Hamer Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hamer Community Primary School?
Hamer Community Primary School is in Rochdale, OL16 2SU, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hamer Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hamer 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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