The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 14.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Rainey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lime Grove, Off John Street, Whitworth, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 8DB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth?
Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth take?
Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth?
Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth is in Rochdale, OL12 8DB, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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