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Little Heaton Church of England Primary School

Rochdale, M24 4PUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Jul 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Little Heaton Church of England Primary School

Little Heaton Church of England Primary School sits below the Rochdale local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, which stands at 58, though the school's own results are not provided in the data. With 168 pupils against a capacity of 210, the school is not full, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it Requires Improvement overall, a rating it has held since its previous inspection in 2018. The school's percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals is 45.2%, well above the national average, which gives important context to its performance. While the LA has seven outstanding primary schools out of 69 total, the nearest one, Bowlee Park Community Primary School, is just 1.4 kilometres away, offering a nearby alternative for families prioritising a top Ofsted grade.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBoardman Lane, Manchester, Rochdale, M24 4PU
HeadteacherChloe Noon
Local AuthorityRochdale
Number of Pupils168
Free School Meals (FSM)45.2%
School Capacity168 / 210 (80% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsArt StudiosGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuitePlaying FieldsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsTennisAthleticsDanceNetballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessScience ClubArt ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyProfound Learning

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:35

After-school care

15:15-16:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Heaton Church of England Primary School

Little Heaton Church of England Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.