Heybrook 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Heybrook Primary is a welcoming school where pupils from diverse backgrounds thrive. The school excels at reading teaching and provides expert support for pupils with SEND, ensuring all children succeed alongside their classmates. Staff genuinely care for pupils' wellbeing, and children come to school happy and eager to learn.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with expert phonics teaching - most pupils read fluently by end of Year 1
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND from Nursery onwards, with needs identified early
- Well-organised curriculum in most subjects with clear progression from Nursery to Year 6
- Pupils behave well, attend regularly, and feel happy and safe at school
- Swift identification of knowledge gaps with expert staff adaptation to help pupils catch up
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, curriculum knowledge hasn't been fully defined, leaving teachers lacking clarity about what to teach
- Teachers need greater clarity about what pupils should learn and remember in these subjects
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
School choir, play leaders, junior librarians, bike safety training
Heybrook Primary School continues to be a good school that warmly welcomes pupils from many different countries and backgrounds. Staff have high expectations and provide effective support to help all pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well.
At a Glance
45.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 70% to 81%. Maths has improved from 69% to 79%. Writing has remained stable at around 75%.
Class Sizes
28.4
Avg class size
27.1
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
21
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
688 pupils
762 capacity
74 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
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.20214%
Overall absence
11.9403%
Persistent absence
536
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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