The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
19% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 64 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 560
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 35.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Ms Karen Martin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kingsway, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4UU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKingsway Park High School
Secondary · 348m away
Springhill High School
Secondary · 375m away
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 380m away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
Primary · 505m away
Deeplish Primary Academy
Primary · 596m away
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 929m away
Nuqtah Primary School
Independent · 1.1km away
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lowerplace Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lowerplace Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lowerplace Primary School?
Lowerplace Primary School currently has 560 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lowerplace Primary School take?
Lowerplace Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lowerplace Primary School?
Lowerplace Primary School is in Rochdale, OL16 4UU, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lowerplace Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lowerplace Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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