Brimrod Community Primary School

About Brimrod Community Primary School

If you're a parent in Rochdale weighing up primary options, the numbers at Brimrod Community Primary School tell a compelling story. In the most recent admissions round for 2025/26, the school received 71 applications for just 20 places, making it significantly oversubscribed with a ratio of 3.55 applicants per spot. Of those, 19 families put it down as their first preference, and 19 of those first-preference families were offered a place. That level of demand is a strong signal that local parents rate the school highly. The school is a mixed, state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. It has a Good rating from Ofsted following its most recent graded inspection in 2014, and an ungraded inspection in 2024 confirmed the school remains Good, though with some concerns noted. Louise Thompson is the headteacher.

Academically, Brimrod performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 74% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the Rochdale average of 58%. That puts the school 9th out of 52 primary schools in the borough, placing it in the top 25% locally. Looking at individual subjects, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, 81% in maths, and 74% in writing. At the higher standard, 19% achieved it in reading, 26% in maths, and 6% in both writing and the combined measure. Average scaled scores were 106 in reading and 105 in maths. The school’s previous Ofsted inspection in 2009 rated it Outstanding overall, but its most recent graded inspection in 2014 rated it Good across the board, with leadership and management also judged Good.

The school offers a solid range of facilities, including playing fields, art studios, a gymnasium, an ICT suite, a sensory room and a chapel. Sports on offer include football, cricket, dance, swimming, tennis and athletics, and there are clubs such as book club, eco club and gardening. For families with children who have additional needs, Brimrod lists SEND provisions for moderate and severe learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and visual impairment. With 38.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse community. It is oversubscribed, so applying as a first preference is wise. This is a school that suits families who want strong academic outcomes in a state setting, with a clear local reputation that drives high demand.

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