Schools across Rochdale
Local authority · 106 schools across 11 towns
106
69 primary · 13 secondary
38,123
90% capacity used
28
5 outstanding · 23 good
42,244
4,121 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
71.1%
KS2 Maths
70.6%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
1,406 spare places
Secondary Schools
772 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.8%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
18.2%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
74
2024/25
Absence trend across Rochdale schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
41%
Plans Issued
415
Assessment Requests
755
Tribunal Cases
17
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
126
Lodged
(3.9%)
94
Heard
10
Successful
(11%)
Primary (infant classes)
82
Lodged
(2.8%)
57
Heard
1
Successful
(2%)
Secondary
159
Lodged
(5.0%)
121
Heard
13
Successful
(11%)
Total
285
Lodged
(4.5%)
215
Heard
23
Successful
(11%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.