Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School, Rochdale

In its own words: "Meanwood Primary School is a 1.5 form entry school (45 children per year group) and also has a Nursery Class. We are situated in the Spotland area of Rochdale. The school dates back over 100 years. It has been situated on its current site since 1902."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am very proud to be able to share with you the wonderful opportunities and achievements here at Meanwood Community Primary School! Meanwood Community Primary School is a vibrant school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, hockey, cricket, tennis, athletics, basketball, badminton and cross-country.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care, from £1 per session.

In 2025, 65% of Year 6 pupils at Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 56% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Rochdale and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 61% in reading and 54% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 34 families put Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School as their first choice and 87 named it as one of their preferences, for 45 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School are Spotland Primary Academy (0.4 miles); St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (0.7 miles); Caldershaw Primary School (0.7 miles); and Shawclough Community Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 73% reading, 67% maths).

52.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 45.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (44%), Asian (32%) and Mixed (9%).

In 2026, 65 pupils (21.8%) received SEN support and 14 (4.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink), about 1 mile away in a straight line.

20 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Churchill Street (adjacent), 110 metres away.

In 2024/25, Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School are Falinge Park High School (0.4 miles) and Oulder Hill Leadership Academy (0.6 miles).