Is Whittaker Moss Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 8 November 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 14th of 57 primary schools in Rochdale. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Whittaker Moss Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 74% of pupils at Whittaker Moss Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Whittaker Moss Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Whittaker Moss 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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Whittaker Moss Primary School

Highwood, Rochdale, OL11 5XP

Local ranking14th of 57 primary schools in Rochdale

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

436

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 8 November 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 74.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 14.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 86.0%
Writing (Expected): 79.0%
Maths (Expected): 82.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 88.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 57

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 437
Boys: 226 (51%)
Girls: 217 (49%)
Capacity: 436 (102% full)
SEND: 6.9%
FSM Eligible: 6.7%
EAL: 6.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.8%
SEN Support: 4.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.1
Budget per Pupil: £6,071/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 56.5%
Asian Pakistani: 33.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.2%
Asian Other: 2.3%
Mixed Other: 1.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi: 0.7%
White Other: 0.5%

56.5%

White British

33.4%

Asian Pakistani

3.2%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01706342342

office@whittakermoss.rochdale.sch.uk

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Highwood

Rochdale, North West

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Administrative

URN: 105781
UKPRN: 10068796
Establishment No.: 2029

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