Greenbank Primary School
89%
Capacity
428
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Greenbank Primary School
Greenbank 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 428 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Greenbank Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher S Hartley, it falls under Rochdale local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9495th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 52 in Rochdale.
Greenbank Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 100 applications for 36 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Greenbank Primary School include Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Cross Country, Dance, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Book Club, Coding, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rochdale, Greenbank 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 | Greenbank Road, Rochdale, Rochdale, OL12 0HZ |
| Headteacher | S Hartley |
| Local Authority | Rochdale |
| Number of Pupils | 428 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.5% |
| School Capacity | 428 / 480 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9495th of 13,686
Nationally
1380th of 2,065
In North West
29th of 52
In Rochdale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
55%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed36
100
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Greenbank Road, Rochdale
Rochdale, OL12 0HZ
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