All Souls Church of England Primary School
114%
Capacity
233
Pupils
4.5x
Demand
About All Souls Church of England Primary School
All Souls Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Rochdale community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 233 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (114% of 204 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher L Pearson, it falls under Rochdale local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 696th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 52 in Rochdale.
All Souls Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 136 applications for 30 places, making it 4.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at All Souls Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Gymnastics, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Science Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rochdale, All Souls Church of England 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Rye Street, Heywood, Rochdale, OL10 4DF |
| Headteacher | L Pearson |
| Local Authority | Rochdale |
| Number of Pupils | 233 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.4% |
| School Capacity | 233 / 204 (114% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)
696th of 13,686
Nationally
96th of 2,065
In North West
1st of 52
In Rochdale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
86%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
90%
'23/24
86%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
136
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Rye Street, Heywood
Rochdale, OL10 4DF
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