Belfield Community School, Rochdale
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Belfield Community School has maintained its good performance since its last inspection in 2011. The school's sustained performance means it will not be subject to another full inspection until at least summer 2015, reflecting Ofsted's confidence in the school's continued quality.
Belfield Community School was previously judged as good by Ofsted in June 2011. The interim assessment indicates the school's performance has been sustained.
At a Glance
39.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
33 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 72% to 68%. Maths has declined from 72% to 61%. Writing has declined from 70% to 54%.
Class Sizes
28.2
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
15
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
429 pupils
457 capacity
28 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Rochdale
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Rochdale
Admissions Demand - Rochdale
Places available
3,187
Applications
2,652
Got 1st preference
91.7%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Primary admissions across Rochdale (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.86003%
Overall absence
21.40921%
Persistent absence
369
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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