The short version
Below-average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 50% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
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
2%
-6.0pp 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)
102
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
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 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
- 317
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 50%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Mrs Amanda Davies (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Hardfield Street, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 1DG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
Secondary · 698m away
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 698m away
Egerton Street Independent School
Independent · 715m away
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 808m away
Birtle View School
Special school · 826m away
Heywood Academy
Free school · Grammar · 873m away
Hopwood Community Primary School
Primary · 953m away
Banks Croft School
Independent · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Harwood Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Harwood Park Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harwood Park Primary School?
Harwood Park Primary School currently has 317 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harwood Park Primary School take?
Harwood Park Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harwood Park Primary School?
Harwood Park Primary School is in Heywood, OL10 1DG, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harwood Park Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Harwood Park Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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