The short version
Primary.
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Trust
- WATERGROVE TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Brown
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Oldham Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 2HB
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
Is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone a selective school?
No. St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What ages does St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone take?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone is in Rochdale, OL11 2HB, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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