Heap Bridge Village Primary School
96%
Capacity
168
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Heap Bridge Village Primary School
Heap Bridge Village Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Rochdale community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 168 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 175 places).
Ofsted has rated Heap Bridge Village Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Marcus Cockcroft, it falls under Rochdale local authority.
Heap Bridge Village Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 59 applications for 25 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Heap Bridge Village Primary School include Gymnasium, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Playing Fields, Library, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Cross Country, Athletics, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Film Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rochdale, Heap Bridge Village 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Heap Brow, Bury, Rochdale, BL9 7JP |
| Headteacher | Marcus Cockcroft |
| Local Authority | Rochdale |
| Number of Pupils | 168 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.2% |
| School Capacity | 168 / 175 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
59
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Heap Brow, Bury
Rochdale, BL9 7JP
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