The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 231
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Mrs Melanie Barratt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bury and Rochdale Old Road, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 4BB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Luke's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 771m away
Heywood Academy
Free school · Grammar · 1.1km away
All Souls Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Bamford Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Birtle View School
Special school · 1.3km away
Bury Road School
Independent · 1.6km away
Harwood Park Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Egerton Street Independent School
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford currently has 231 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford take?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford is in Heywood, OL10 4BB, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford have a sixth form?
No, St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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