The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 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.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 216
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 45.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Trust
- ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Hollie Aspinall
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Sutherland Road, Darnhill, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 3PD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy take?
Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is in Heywood, OL10 3PD, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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