The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 198
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 28.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Ms Lindsey Kirkham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
St James Street, Milnrow Parish Ce Primary School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 3JT
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Peppercorn
Independent · 833m away
Newhey Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School?
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School currently has 198 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School take?
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School?
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School is in Rochdale, OL16 3JT, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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