Ashfield Valley Primary School
104%
Capacity
239
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About Ashfield Valley Primary School
Ashfield Valley Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Rochdale community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 239 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 230 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Ashfield Valley Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Heather Edge, it falls under Rochdale local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2834th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 52 in Rochdale.
Ashfield Valley Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 95 applications for 30 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
Ashfield Valley Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.1/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ashfield Valley Primary School include Playing Fields, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Dance, Rounders, as well as clubs including Drama, Film Club, Choir, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rochdale, Ashfield Valley 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | New Barn Lane, Rochdale, Rochdale, OL11 1TA |
| Headteacher | Heather Edge |
| Local Authority | Rochdale |
| Number of Pupils | 239 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.3% |
| School Capacity | 239 / 230 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2834th of 13,686
Nationally
397th of 2,065
In North West
7th of 52
In Rochdale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
37%
'23/24
75%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
95
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
New Barn Lane, Rochdale
Rochdale, OL11 1TA
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