Is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 31 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 27th of 57 primary schools in Rochdale. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery?

Applications for Reception places at St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery 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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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Q: What are St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 76% of pupils at St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Union Road, Rochdale, OL12 9QA

Local ranking27th of 57 primary schools in Rochdale

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

360

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 31 March 2026. Figures last updated 30 July 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 31 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 76.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 9.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 81.0%
Writing (Expected): 78.0%
Maths (Expected): 84.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 81.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 58

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 434
Boys: 220 (50%)
Girls: 224 (50%)
Capacity: 360 (123% full)
SEND: 12.9%
FSM Eligible: 19.1%
EAL: 5.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.6%
SEN Support: 11.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Budget per Pupil: £5,777/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 82.5%
Asian Pakistani: 7.6%
White Other: 1.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.6%
Black African: 1.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.4%
Mixed Other: 1.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.1%

82.5%

White British

7.6%

Asian Pakistani

1.6%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01706378991

head@standrewsce.rochdale.sch.uk

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Union Road

Rochdale, North West

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Administrative

URN: 144690
UKPRN: 10064814
Establishment No.: 3009
Trust: WATERGROVE TRUST

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