The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp 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)
106
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 24.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Mr Matthew Hopkins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Earnshaw Avenue, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 0ST
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRochdale Islamic Academy
Independent · 1.0km away
Greenbank Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Rochdale Islamic Academy
Independent · 1.1km away
Falinge Park High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd
Independent · 1.3km away
Howard Street Nursery School
Nursery · 1.5km away
Whitehall Academy
Independent · 1.5km away
Heybrook Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Healey Foundation Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Healey Foundation Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Healey Foundation Primary School?
Healey Foundation Primary School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Healey Foundation Primary School take?
Healey Foundation Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Healey Foundation Primary School?
Healey Foundation Primary School is in Rochdale, OL12 0ST, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Healey Foundation Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Healey Foundation Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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