Caldershaw Primary School

About Caldershaw Primary School

Caldershaw Primary School is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary school in the Rochdale local authority, serving children from age 3 to 11. It is one of only seven primary schools in the borough to hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating, out of a total of 69 primary schools in the area. The school’s nearest Outstanding-rated neighbour is St Michael’s Church of England Primary School, Bamford, located 2.6 kilometres away. Among its top-performing peers in the same local authority are All Souls Church of England Primary School, Hollin Primary School, and Healey Foundation Primary School. Headteacher Ruth Trainor leads a school with a capacity of 236 pupils, and the school also offers nursery provision for younger children. Caldershaw does not have a religious character, and its facilities include an outdoor playground, library, playing fields, sports hall, and a chapel.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection, conducted in April 2024, Caldershaw Primary School received the highest possible grade of Outstanding across all five assessed categories: overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. This continues a strong track record, as the school also achieved an Outstanding overall effectiveness rating in its previous inspection in December 2011. While the school’s most recent Key Stage 2 results are not included in the available data, the local authority average for KS2 attainment stands at 58, providing a benchmark for comparison. The school’s consistent Ofsted performance suggests a sustained focus on academic and personal development, with inspectors rating leadership and management as Outstanding in both inspections.

Caldershaw offers a range of extracurricular activities, including book club, choir, and drama, as well as sports such as football, rounders, cricket, dance, and netball. The school’s facilities support both indoor and outdoor physical education, with a sports hall and playing fields available. With nursery provision on site, the school is well-suited to families seeking a single setting from early years through to the end of primary education. The school’s Outstanding rating places it among a select group in Rochdale, which may make it a popular choice for local families. Parents considering Caldershaw should note that the school is non-religious and co-educational, and its strong Ofsted record across two inspections indicates a stable and effective learning environment.

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