Healey Foundation Primary 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 · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school excels at creating a happy, safe environment where pupils behave impeccably and have excellent attitudes to learning. Teaching is consistently good across all subjects, helping pupils make strong progress in reading, writing and maths. The school does particularly well in supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with special needs, ensuring no child falls behind their peers.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and safety - pupils are exceptionally well-behaved with excellent attitudes to learning and feel very safe at school
- Strong leadership that creates a positive ethos where pupils are eager to learn and thrive
- Good teaching across all subjects resulting in good progress in literacy, mathematics and other curriculum areas
- Excellent support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, with no achievement gaps
- Engaging curriculum that promotes British values and prepares pupils well for modern Britain
Areas for Improvement
- Marking and written feedback to pupils is inconsistent across the school and doesn't always show clearly how to improve
- Pupils are not given time to respond to teachers' comments about their work
- Insufficient challenge for some pupils, especially the most able, in certain lessons
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - comprehensive policies and procedures are fully in place, governors ensure statutory requirements are met, and pupils are confident to approach staff with concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Karate, school council, democratic election process, Forest School activities
Healey Foundation Primary School is a good school where the headteacher and leadership team provide strong direction and ensure continued improvement. Pupils' behaviour is outstanding, with excellent attendance and a safe, happy learning environment.
At a Glance
22.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
40 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 77%. Maths has improved from 90% to 97%. Writing has remained stable at around 83%.
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
209 pupils
210 capacity
1 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)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.86855%
Overall absence
6.07735%
Persistent absence
181
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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