Best Primary Schools in Rochdale 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 69 schools across Rochdale. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

14%

Outstanding rate

60.4%

Avg KS2 SATs

35.4

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	All Souls Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
🥈	Kentmere Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	77	View school
🥉	St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
4.	Hopwood Community Primary School Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
5.	St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
6.	Whittaker Moss Primary School Primary	Outstanding	71	View school
7.	Bowlee Park Community Primary School Primary	Outstanding	70	View school
8.	Heybrook Primary School Primary	Good	68	View school
9.	St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Primary	Good	67	View school
10.	Littleborough Community Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
11.	St Luke's Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
12.	Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
13.	Ashfield Valley Primary School Primary	Good	65	View school
14.	Deeplish Primary Academy Primary	Good	65	View school
15.	Hollin Primary School Primary	Outstanding	65	View school
16.	Healey Foundation Primary School Primary	Good	64	View school
17.	Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School Primary	Outstanding	63	View school
18.	Brimrod Community Primary School Primary	Good	63	View school
19.	Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	63	View school
20.	Shawclough Community Primary School Primary	Good	62	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Rochdale?

There are 69 primary schools in Rochdale, of which 10 (14%) 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 All Souls Church of England Primary 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?

14% of primary schools in Rochdale are rated Outstanding and 67% 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.