Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Rochdale 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 105 schools across Rochdale. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Rochdale has 105 primary & secondary schools, of which 9 (9%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 73 rated Good — 78% of primary & secondary schools in Rochdale are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Sunny Brow Nursery School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Rochdale follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

105
Total schools
9
Outstanding
9%
Outstanding rate
60.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
35.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Sunny Brow Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Caldershaw Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 All Souls Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
4. St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
5. Bowlee Park Community Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
6. Kentmere Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
7. Ashfield Valley Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
8. Hopwood Community Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
9. Howard Street Nursery School
Nursery
 Good 80 View school
10. Springside
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school
11. Newlands School
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school
12. Falinge Park High School
Secondary
 Good 80 View school
13. Heap Bridge Village Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Norden Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Primary
 Good 78 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Rochdale?
There are 105 primary & secondary schools in Rochdale, of which 9 (9%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Rochdale?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Rochdale is Sunny Brow Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Rochdale?
Primary and secondary school applications in Rochdale are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Rochdale council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Rochdale?
9% of primary & secondary schools in Rochdale are rated Outstanding and 70% are rated Good. 74.3% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.