The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (121% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 434
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Trust
- WATERGROVE TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Judith Rainford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Union Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 9QA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWardle High School
Secondary · 628m away
Wardle Academy
Secondary · 628m away
Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School
Primary · 862m away
Meadows School
Independent · 1.1km away
Rydings Special School
Special school · 1.3km away
Great Howarth School
Independent · 1.3km away
St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery currently has 434 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery take?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is in Rochdale, OL12 9QA, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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