The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp 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)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 411
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 8.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Mrs Antonia Firth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bridgenorth Drive, Littleborough, OL15 0ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 862m away
Wardle High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Wardle Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Meadows School
Independent · 1.5km away
Hollingworth Fold
Independent · 1.6km away
Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School?
Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School currently has 411 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School take?
Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School?
Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School is in Littleborough, OL15 0ES, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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