The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 305
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 15%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Heap (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Tonacliffe Road, Tonacliffe School, Tonacliffe Road, Whitworth, Lancashire, OL12 8SS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 827m away
Shawclough
Independent · 1.8km away
Shawclough Community Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Healey Foundation Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Willow View School
Independent · 2.2km away
Healey Learning Centre
Independent · 2.3km away
Great Howarth College
Independent · 2.7km away
Rochdale Islamic Academy
Independent · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Tonacliffe Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Tonacliffe Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tonacliffe Primary School?
Tonacliffe Primary School currently has 305 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tonacliffe Primary School take?
Tonacliffe Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tonacliffe Primary School?
Tonacliffe Primary School is in Whitworth, OL12 8SS, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tonacliffe Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Tonacliffe Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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