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.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Apr 2024Source: Ofsted, 21 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:45
After-school care
15:30-18:00
Source: caldershaw.rochdale.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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