The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
59%
-3.0pp 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 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Clinch (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Kirkway, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1FL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlkrington Primary School
Primary · 586m away
Middleton Technology School
Secondary · 827m away
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale
Primary · 1.1km away
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington
Primary · 1.2km away
Sunny Brow Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Elm Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Elizabeth House School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale?
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale take?
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale?
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale is in Manchester, M24 1FL, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale have a sixth form?
No, St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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