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.

105

Total schools

Outstanding

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 71% 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.