Bamford Academy
About Bamford Academy
Bamford Academy sits comfortably above the local authority average for its key stage 2 headline measure, with 65% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That compares to a Rochdale average of 58% for primary schools, placing the school 21st out of 69 similar institutions in the borough. The gap is meaningful but not dramatic — roughly seven percentage points ahead of the typical LA school. Where the school really stands out is in reading: 84% of pupils hit the expected standard and 44% achieved the higher standard, both well above what you’d expect locally. Maths is more mixed — 72% at expected and just 12% at higher — while writing sees 77% at expected but only 9% at higher. So the picture is of a school that drives strong reading outcomes, with maths and writing more in line with national norms.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Mar 2023Latest monitoring visit (2 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 4 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
4Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:00
Breakfast club
07:30-08:30
After-school care
15:00-17:45
Source: bamfordacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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