Marland Hill Community Primary School, Rochdale
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school does an exceptional job of helping children who start with skills well below what's expected to catch up and succeed. Teachers make learning fun and exciting through hands-on experiences like woodland visits and cooking activities. The school gives extra support to pupils who need it most, including those with hearing impairments and those eligible for free school meals, so every child can thrive.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding teaching quality with teachers having exceptionally high expectations and matching work closely to pupils' needs
- Excellent pupil behaviour and attendance, with pupils feeling safe and supported
- Exceptional progress for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs through targeted support
- Strong focus on reading with pupils showing genuine enthusiasm and making excellent progress
- Outstanding leadership team driving continuous improvement across the school
Areas for Improvement
- Improve marking and feedback in a small number of mathematics lessons to give clearer guidance on how pupils can improve
- Ensure all parents feel well informed about their children's progress
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with pupils confirming they feel school is a safe place where everyone gets on with each other.
Extracurricular Activities
Woodland forest school trips, booster reading sessions in breakfast club, musical opportunities
Marland Hill Community Primary School is an outstanding school where pupils make excellent progress across all key stages. Almost all children start with skills well below national expectations, but by Year 6 the vast majority reach standards in line with those expected nationally in English and mathematics.
At a Glance
33.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
HI - Hearing Impairment
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 80% to 75%. Maths has remained stable at around 70%. Writing has remained stable at around 63%.
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
30.4
KS2
15
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
110%
Over capacity
464 pupils
420 capacity
44 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Rochdale
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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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Pupil Demographics
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.03712%
Overall absence
12.8%
Persistent absence
375
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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