Alkrington Primary School

About Alkrington Primary School

Alkrington Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Rochdale community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 516 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 505 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Alkrington Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrew Nott, it falls under Rochdale local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5620th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 52 in Rochdale.

Alkrington Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 149 applications for 60 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 67 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Alkrington Primary School include Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Forest School, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Cross Country, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Film Club, Choir and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Rochdale, Alkrington Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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