Newhey Community 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
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school excels at creating an inclusive, caring environment where all pupils feel valued and supported. Staff are highly trained and skilled at adapting teaching to meet individual needs, whether for pupils with special educational needs, disadvantaged pupils, or those needing extra challenge. Parents praise the school for helping their children succeed and appreciate the many opportunities to be involved in their learning.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and positive relationships - pupils are attentive, engaged and play harmoniously together
- Strong early years provision with well-trained staff who prioritise communication and language development
- Effective support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, with early identification of needs and targeted interventions
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum adapted to meet individual pupil needs
- Leaders place high importance on reading skills with effective phonics teaching and extra support for struggling readers
Areas for Improvement
- Some older pupils have gaps in writing skills, particularly handwriting and spelling, which affects their fluency and accuracy
- Not all pupils have achieved sufficient number fluency in mathematics, especially when solving more complex problems
- Attendance rates remain below the national average, although recent actions by leaders have shown positive impact
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have created an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Music activities, sporting activities, performances to live audiences, visits to London, residential visits
Newhey Community Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive school where pupils behave very well and feel valued. Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum and strong support systems that help all pupils, including those with additional needs, to succeed.
At a Glance
30.2%
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 54% to 81%. Maths has improved from 54% to 67%. Writing has improved from 48% to 65%.
Class Sizes
26.5
Avg class size
23.3
Infant (KS1)
27.0
KS2
11
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
285 pupils
295 capacity
10 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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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.20224%
Overall absence
17.57322%
Persistent absence
239
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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