The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England 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
54%
-8.0pp 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)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 328
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 26.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Dr Alison Petrie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Hanover Street, St. Edward's Church of England Primary School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 3AR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPleasant Street
Independent · Very close
Castleton Primary School
Primary · 612m away
St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Primary · 710m away
Matthew Moss High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
High Birch School
Special school · 1.3km away
Marland Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
All Souls Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Brimrod Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Edward's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Edward's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Edward's Church of England Primary School?
St Edward's Church of England Primary School currently has 328 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Edward's Church of England Primary School take?
St Edward's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Edward's Church of England Primary School?
St Edward's Church of England Primary School is in Rochdale, OL11 3AR, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Edward's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Edward's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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