The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
- 58% 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
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
22% 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 598
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 57.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Trust
- WATERGROVE TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Brereton
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Hartley Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 2LR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAshfield Valley Primary School
Primary · 586m away
Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 624m away
Nuqtah Primary School
Independent · 738m away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
Primary · 884m away
Brimrod Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Deeplish Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Castleton Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Lowerplace Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Sandbrook Community Primary School?
Sandbrook Community Primary School currently has 598 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sandbrook Community Primary School take?
Sandbrook Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sandbrook Community Primary School?
Sandbrook Community Primary School is in Rochdale, OL11 2LR, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sandbrook Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sandbrook Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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