Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School, Rochdale
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Rochdale. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 10th-highest of the 32 schools in Rochdale with published results, and 5,775th of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Rochdale (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School in detail
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Milnrow Parish we aim to create and foster a love of lifelong learning within a safe, stimulating and happy environment in which every person matters. We believe that your child deserves the best and we aim to provide excellence in terms of the learning opportunities provided for them within school."
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Rochdale and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (87% in reading, 77% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 16 families put Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 78 named it as one of their preferences, for 17 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School are Crossgates Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 69% reading, 96% maths); Moorhouse Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 60% reading, 60% maths); Newhey Community Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 81% reading, 67% maths); and St Thomas' Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles).
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Crossgates Primary SchoolMoorhouse AcademyNewhey Community Primary SchoolSt Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
5.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 28 pupils (14.6%) received SEN support and 5 (2.6%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink), about 380 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Smith Hill (near), 150 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School are Hollingworth Academy (0.3 miles) and Kingsway Park High School (1.3 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a kind and caring school where pupils feel safe, make friends easily, and are motivated to learn. Teachers deliver lessons well with good subject knowledge and adapt their teaching to help all pupils, including those with additional needs. Reading is a real strength, with excellent phonics teaching from Reception and a genuine love of books developed throughout the school.
Key Strengths
- Reading is a priority with strong phonics teaching and a love of books developed from Reception onwards - pupils read accurately and get tailored support when needed
- Teachers have good subject knowledge and adapt their teaching well when pupils struggle, helping them keep up
- Pupils with SEND are identified early and receive quick additional support, with leaders working closely with specialists and families
- Behaviour is good across the school - pupils follow instructions and there is very little disruption
- Pupils develop leadership skills through school councils and are prepared well for life in modern Britain through visitors like artists and authors
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers need to be more persistent in checking that pupils have fully understood new learning before moving to new topics, as some pupils develop gaps in their knowledge
- In some subjects, pupils are not given enough time to embed new concepts before moving on
- A small minority of pupils have attendance levels lower than they should be, though leaders are implementing effective strategies
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with secure systems in place, comprehensive staff training, and leaders working closely with families and external professionals to support vulnerable pupils.
Extracurricular Activities
Art clubs, chess clubs, sports clubs, residential trips, school councils, museum visits, music festivals, local church visits
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School is a nurturing school where pupils are eager to learn and feel safe. The school has been rated as Good overall, with effective teaching, a broad curriculum, and strong support for all pupils including those with SEND.
At a Glance
28.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 87% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 77% to 70% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.4
Avg class size
24.7
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Term dates
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Rochdale's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School is in Rochdale; for families living there:
- Rochdale's school travel policy: Home to School Transport Policy
- How to apply: Apply for school travel expenses
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 12
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 10 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Rochdale is 10 (the median across 106 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
200 pupils
210 places
10 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Rochdale
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Rochdale
Across Rochdale council
Places available
3,242
Applications
2,831
Got 1st preference
89.2%
Got preferred school
97.7%
All primary applications across Rochdale council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
28
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
17.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
192
Total Pupils
101
Boys
91
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
19.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,538
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,472
Per pupil
£1247k
Total funding
£85k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
8.8%
Persistent absence
182
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023.
What is the catchment area for Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Rochdale allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School?
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School average 27.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School?
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School has around 192 pupils on roll. 28% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 8.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Rochdale's coordinated admissions process, naming Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 10 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Rochdale is 10 (the median across 106 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School?
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School is at St James Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 3JT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)