Is Kentmere Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 17 July 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 8th of 57 primary schools in Rochdale. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Kentmere Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 71% of pupils at Kentmere Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Kentmere Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Kentmere Primary Academy 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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Kentmere Primary Academy

Kentmere Avenue, Smallbridge, Rochdale, OL12 9EE

Local ranking8th of 57 primary schools in Rochdale

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

345

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 17 July 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 71.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 76.0%
Writing (Expected): 82.0%
Maths (Expected): 80.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 80.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 45

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 347
Boys: 164 (46%)
Girls: 189 (54%)
Capacity: 345 (102% full)
SEND: 11.8%
FSM Eligible: 38.5%
EAL: 55.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.9%
SEN Support: 8.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.3
Budget per Pupil: £6,606/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
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

Asian Pakistani: 47.3%
White British: 16.4%
Asian Other: 14.1%
Mixed Other: 6.6%
Asian Bangladeshi: 4.6%
Black African: 4.0%
Other: 3.5%
White Other: 1.1%

47.3%

Asian Pakistani

16.4%

White British

14.1%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01706647533

howardn@kentmereacademy.co.uk

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Kentmere Avenue

Rochdale, North West

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Administrative

URN: 141400
UKPRN: 10047536
Establishment No.: 2007
Trust: WATERGROVE TRUST

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