Nuqtah Primary School, Rochdale
Nuqtah Primary School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Rochdale. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2026, ended in a report card: 6 strong standard.
- Ofsted report card
- 6 of 6 areas strong or better
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Nuqtah Primary School in detail
What Ofsted's report card says
Ofsted's report card from its 10 February 2026 inspection grades Nuqtah Primary School on 6 areas: 6 strong standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.
Achievement - Strong standard. "Pupils achieve very well in this school."
Attendance and behaviour - Strong standard. "Leaders have created a school culture that helps pupils to attend regularly."
Curriculum and teaching - Strong standard. "Leaders have established a broad and ambitious curriculum for pupils to study."
Inclusion - Strong standard. "Leaders identify pupils' needs swiftly and accurately."
Leadership and governance - Strong standard. "Proprietors have a significant and positive impact on this school."
Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "Leaders have ensured that there is a detailed, well-sequenced personal, social, health and economic curriculum for pupils to study."
Safeguarding standards were met.
Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should continue to refine and develop their approach to teaching handwriting, so that pupils secure consistent handwriting across all subjects as swiftly as possible".
Read the full report card on Ofsted's site (school website)
Source: Ofsted report card (Open Government Licence), quoted
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Nuqtah Primary School are Beech House School (0.4 miles); Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd (1.3 miles); Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd (1.3 miles); and Rochdale Islamic Academy (1.5 miles, Requires improvement).
Beech House SchoolDarul Madinah Rochdale LtdDarul Madinah Rochdale LtdRochdale Islamic Academy
What parents say
17 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Nuqtah Primary School (as of April 2026): 100% would recommend the school and 100% say their child is happy there.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (88%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 4 pupils (10.8%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Rochdale Rail Station, about 700 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sefton Street (near), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Nuqtah Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since January 2026 for independent schools)
Safeguarding standards met
- AchievementStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- InclusionStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
Safeguarding standards: met
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted's report card, in its own words
What it's like to be a pupil at Nuqtah Primary School
Pupils thrive in this school. Leaders' vision to inspire young minds and build bright futures is brought to life for pupils. Pupils take joy in the ambitious curriculum that they study. They rapidly secure an impressive body of knowledge across a wide range of subjects. Leaders enhance the curriculum with an array of other activities. From learning yoga and origami, to baking and art, pupils benefit from well-considered activities that help them to flourish. From the moment that pupils join the school, they receive carefully tailored support that is just right for them. Because staff know pupils and their families so well, any barriers that pupils face to their learning or wellbeing reduce quickly. Pupils with special educational needs and /or disabilities benefit enormously from this help. They make swift progress in their learning as a result. This school is a family. Older pupils support their younger peers. Leaders support pupils and their families. Leaders have established a deep culture of care that helps all pupils to know that they belong. Pupils contribute to this culture by helping each other and treating those around them with the utmost kindness and respect. Many pupils contribute as leaders in school. They take these roles very seriously and are proud of the difference that they make. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Lessons are highly focused. Pupils know that their learning matters. Bullying rarely happens. In lessons and at breaktimes, there is a harmonious atmosphere. Pupils trust the adults that care for them. If pupils struggle with any aspect of their wellbeing, staff rapidly wrap support around pupils. Pupils feel safe and well cared for. Their attendance is high. Parents and carers speak highly of the school, and say it is instrumental in developing pupils' personal growth and confidence.
What Ofsted says the school should do next
- Leaders should continue to refine and develop their approach to teaching handwriting, so that pupils secure consistent handwriting across all subjects as swiftly as possible.
From Ofsted's report card (inspection 10 February 2026). Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Nuqtah Primary School is a caring family environment where every child is known and supported. Pupils achieve excellent standards and develop into confident, respectful individuals who understand British values and feel proud to be part of the school. The school goes beyond academics to help families and the local community flourish.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make rapid progress in reading, maths and across the full curriculum with impressive knowledge retention
- Excellent behaviour, attendance and a strong culture of care where bullying is non-existent
- Highly effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils who make swift progress
- Teachers quickly develop expertise and the curriculum is consistently well-taught across all subjects
- Strong leadership vision with excellent relationships between school and families, including community support
Areas for Improvement
- Handwriting consistency varies between subjects for some pupils - continued refinement of handwriting teaching approach needed
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Art, yoga, baking, origami, debates, swimming lessons, pupil leadership roles
Nuqtah Primary School is a newly established school where pupils achieve very well and make significant gains across the curriculum. The school has created a calm, orderly environment with high attendance and exemplary behaviour.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
17 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby schools
Keep up with Nuqtah Primary School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 19
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 16 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
1 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.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
32%
Available places
37 pupils
116 places
79 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Rochdale
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Rochdale
Across Rochdale council
Places available
3,030
Applications
2,860
Got 1st preference
86.8%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Rochdale council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
4
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
10.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
37
Total Pupils
15
Boys
22
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Nuqtah Primary School
Does Nuqtah Primary School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in February 2026, Nuqtah Primary School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Nuqtah Primary School?
Nuqtah Primary School has around 37 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Nuqtah Primary School?
Nuqtah Primary School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Nuqtah Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 16 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 1 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 Nuqtah Primary School?
Nuqtah Primary School is at 235 Ashfield Road, Rochdale, OL11 1QH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)