The short version
Below-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 37% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England/Methodist 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
37%
-25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
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.
6% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 103
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 35.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Mrs Donna Taylor-Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Todmorden Road, Summit, Littleborough, Lancashire, OL15 9PR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLittleborough Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Elland House School
Independent · 1.3km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School?
Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School currently has 103 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School take?
Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School?
Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School is in Littleborough, OL15 9PR, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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