The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
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
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 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 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 50 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 444
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Mr Joseph Doyle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Thrum Hall Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 6DE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFalinge Park High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Rochdale Islamic Academy
Independent · 1.1km away
Greenbank Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Rochdale Islamic Academy
Independent · 1.2km away
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd
Independent · 1.4km away
Howard Street Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
Innes School
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shawclough Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shawclough Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shawclough Community Primary School?
Shawclough Community Primary School currently has 444 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shawclough Community Primary School take?
Shawclough Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shawclough Community Primary School?
Shawclough Community Primary School is in Rochdale, OL12 6DE, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shawclough Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shawclough 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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