The short version
Below-average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 39% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 52% 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
39%
-23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% 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 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 335
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 52%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Mrs Helen Vyse (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
December 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Churchill Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 7DJ
Town setting
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Within 2.5 kmOulder Hill Leadership Academy
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St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Rochdale Sixth Form College
16 plus · 1.2km away
Howard Street Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Moorgate
Independent · 1.4km away
Whitehall Academy
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Questions parents ask
What is Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School?
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School currently has 335 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School take?
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School?
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School is in Rochdale, OL12 7DJ, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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