Is Lowerplace Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 4 July 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 34th of 57 primary schools in Rochdale. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Lowerplace Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 41% of pupils at Lowerplace Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Lowerplace Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Lowerplace Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Lowerplace Primary School

Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 4UU

Local ranking34th of 57 primary schools in Rochdale

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

570

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 4 July 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 41.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 1.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 49.0%
Writing (Expected): 53.0%
Maths (Expected): 60.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 60.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 100.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 101.0
Cohort Size: 87

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 560
Boys: 267 (50%)
Girls: 266 (50%)
Capacity: 570 (94% full)
SEND: 18.9%
FSM Eligible: 38.8%
EAL: 50.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.2%
SEN Support: 15.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 27.7
Budget per Pupil: £7,024/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 20.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Pakistani: 54.8%
White British: 16.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 5.6%
Mixed Other: 5.1%
White Other: 4.2%
Asian Bangladeshi: 3.4%
Black African: 3.4%
Other: 3.3%

54.8%

Asian Pakistani

16.3%

White British

5.6%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01706648174

kmartin@lowerplace.rochdale.sch.uk

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Kingsway

Rochdale, North West

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Administrative

URN: 105777
UKPRN: 10069128
Establishment No.: 2024

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