The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (101% 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
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 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
- 347
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 37.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Trust
- WATERGROVE TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Howard
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Kentmere Avenue, Smallbridge, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 9EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPathfinders School
Independent · 458m away
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Primary · 983m away
Heybrook Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Rochdale Islamic Academy
Independent · 1.2km away
Rochdale Islamic Academy
Independent · 1.2km away
Greenbank Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Raise Rochdale Pupil Referral Service
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Belfield Community School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kentmere Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kentmere Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kentmere Primary Academy?
Kentmere Primary Academy currently has 347 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kentmere Primary Academy take?
Kentmere Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kentmere Primary Academy?
Kentmere Primary Academy is in Rochdale, OL12 9EE, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kentmere Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Kentmere Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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