Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School, Littleborough
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at supporting all children to succeed, especially those with additional needs, making strong progress from their starting points. The headteacher's dedicated leadership and skilled staff create a nurturing, positive environment where children develop confidence and a genuine love of learning. By Year 6, pupils achieve standards in line with national averages, with particularly strong reading skills.
Key Strengths
- All pupils make good progress from low starting points, with reading being a particular strength by Year 6
- Good teaching with high expectations and skilled questioning, particularly in best lessons
- Excellent support for disabled pupils and those with special educational needs, enabling them to manage barriers to learning
- Strong leadership from the headteacher driving continuous improvement
- Positive behaviour and safe learning environment valued by pupils and parents
Areas for Improvement
- Writing standards need to improve, particularly at Key Stage 1, with a need for stronger phonics teaching
- Spelling could be better in Key Stage 2
- Teaching is not yet consistently outstanding, as the needs of the most-able pupils are not always met
- Outdoor learning provision in Early Years Foundation Stage is below best practice standards
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with most parents confirming their children are well looked after and kept safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Eco Schools, International Schools Award activities, Activemark, Healthy Schools programs, breakfast club, after-school club
Stansfield Hall is a good primary school where all pupils, including those with special educational needs, make good progress from low starting points and achieve standards that match the national average by Year 6. The school has improved significantly since its previous inspection, driven by strong leadership and good teaching.
At a Glance
38.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
23 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 40% to 63%. Maths has improved from 45% to 63%. Writing has declined from 80% to 74%.
Class Sizes
24.7
Avg class size
3
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
103 pupils
120 capacity
17 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Littleborough
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Littleborough
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)
Inspection History(8)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.43713%
Overall absence
5.55556%
Persistent absence
90
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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