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Littleborough Community Primary School

Rochdale, OL15 9HWPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
39 1st-choice / 40 places
Ranking
#4,657
of 13,686 nationally

About Littleborough Community Primary School

Littleborough Community Primary School sits within the Rochdale local authority, a mixed state primary for children aged 3 to 11. Among the 52 primary schools in the borough, it ranks 16th based on the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top third locally. The top-performing peers in Rochdale are All Souls Church of England Primary School, Hollin Primary School and Healey Foundation Primary School, all of which score higher on the same metric. Littleborough’s ranking score of 69 puts it comfortably above the local authority average of 58 for Key Stage 2 expected standards. The school is led by headteacher Louise Woodman and has a capacity of 465, though it currently enrols 324 pupils. It is a non-denominational school with no religious character, and it offers nursery provision for the youngest children. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024, the school was judged Good across all graded areas, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCalderbrook Road, Littleborough, Rochdale, OL15 9HW
HeadteacherLouise Woodman
Local AuthorityRochdale
Number of Pupils324
Free School Meals (FSM)24.4%
School Capacity324 / 465 (70% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 20 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketAthleticsGymnasticsNetballFootballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChoirCodingFilm ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Littleborough Community Primary School

Littleborough Community 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.