Is Spotland Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Inadequate at its last graded inspection on 2 July 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 57th of 57 primary schools in Rochdale. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Spotland Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2024 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 48% of pupils at Spotland Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 61%).

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

Applications for Reception places at Spotland 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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Spotland Primary Academy

Edmund Street, Rochdale, OL12 6QG

Local ranking57th of 57 primary schools in Rochdale

Ofsted: Inadequate

Primary

Phase

472

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2024 SATs · Ofsted inspection 2 July 2024.

Continues from Spotland Primary School (URN 105776) since 1 April 2025. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 440
Boys: 223 (53%)
Girls: 197 (47%)
Capacity: 472 (89% full)
SEND: 13.4%
FSM Eligible: 31.0%
EAL: 60.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.0%
SEN Support: 10.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 21.1
Budget per Pupil: £3,248/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 18.9% 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: 63.3%
Black African: 6.2%
White British: 5.5%
Other: 5.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 5.0%
Asian Other: 3.9%
Mixed Other: 3.2%
White Other: 3.0%

63.3%

Asian Pakistani

6.2%

Black African

5.5%

White British

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01706648198

Edmund Street

Rochdale, North West

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Administrative

URN: 151640
UKPRN: 10097376
Establishment No.: 2017
Trust: THE HARMONY TRUST LTD

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