Little Heaton Church of England Primary School
80%
Capacity
168
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Little Heaton Church of England Primary School
Little Heaton Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Rochdale community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 168 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Little Heaton Church of England Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Chloe Noon, it falls under Rochdale local authority.
Little Heaton Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 22 applications for 13 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Little Heaton Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Athletics, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Science Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 45.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rochdale, Little Heaton Church of England 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Boardman Lane, Manchester, Rochdale, M24 4PU |
| Headteacher | Chloe Noon |
| Local Authority | Rochdale |
| Number of Pupils | 168 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 45.2% |
| School Capacity | 168 / 210 (80% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. 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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
22
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Boardman Lane, Manchester
Rochdale, M24 4PU
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