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Ashfield Valley Primary School

Rochdale, OL11 1TAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
36 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2834 of 13,686 nationally

About Ashfield Valley Primary School

Ashfield Valley Primary School is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary in Rochdale that is currently running slightly above its official capacity, with 239 pupils on roll against a published capacity of 230. That squeeze is reflected in the school’s admission data for the 2025/26 intake: 95 families applied for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.17, and only 30 of the 36 first-preference applicants could be accommodated. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 26.3%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% and signals a catchment with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. The school does not have a religious character, and its headteacher is Heather Edge. With a nursery provision on site, it caters for children from age three upwards, and the high demand suggests it is a popular choice among local families despite not being the nearest outstanding-rated school in the borough — that honour belongs to All Souls Church of England Primary School, 2.9 km away.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNew Barn Lane, Rochdale, Rochdale, OL11 1TA
HeadteacherHeather Edge
Local AuthorityRochdale
Number of Pupils239
Free School Meals (FSM)26.3%
School Capacity239 / 230 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Playing FieldsGymnasiumICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

NetballFootballDanceRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaFilm ClubChoirScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & LanguageHearing

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Ashfield Valley Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.