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Heap Bridge Village Primary School

Rochdale, BL9 7JPPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Heap Bridge Village Primary School

Heap Bridge Village Primary School sits in a local authority where the average Key Stage 2 score for primary schools is 58, and the school’s own headline metrics place it broadly in line with that benchmark. With 168 pupils on a capacity of 175, it is nearly full but not oversubscribed to the point of being unattainable for most families. The school’s Ofsted rating of Good, confirmed in a 2023 ungraded inspection, marks a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2012. That upward trajectory is a notable contrast to the LA picture, where only 7 out of 69 primary schools hold an Outstanding rating. For parents weighing up options in Rochdale, Heap Bridge offers a solid, reliable choice that has demonstrably turned around its performance under headteacher Marcus Cockcroft.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHeap Brow, Bury, Rochdale, BL9 7JP
HeadteacherMarcus Cockcroft
Local AuthorityRochdale
Number of Pupils168
Free School Meals (FSM)26.2%
School Capacity168 / 175 (96% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (16 Feb 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
GymnasiumArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolPlaying FieldsLibrarySensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingCricketCross CountryAthletics

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubFilm ClubArt ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:45-08:50

After-school care

15:20-17:45

Source: heapbridge.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heap Bridge Village Primary School

Heap Bridge Village Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.