The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 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 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 324
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 24.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Mrs Louise Woodman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Calderbrook Road, Littleborough, Lancashire, OL15 9HW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmElland House School
Independent · 467m away
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 539m away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 660m away
Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.8km away
Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Wardle High School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Wardle Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Littleborough Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Littleborough Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Littleborough Community Primary School?
Littleborough Community Primary School currently has 324 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Littleborough Community Primary School take?
Littleborough Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Littleborough Community Primary School?
Littleborough Community Primary School is in Littleborough, OL15 9HW, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Littleborough Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Littleborough 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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