Marland Hill Community Primary School
110%
Capacity
460
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Marland Hill Community Primary School
Marland Hill Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Rochdale community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 460 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Marland Hill Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alex Pridgeon, it falls under Rochdale local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9716th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 52 in Rochdale.
Marland Hill Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 108 applications for 60 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.
Marland Hill Community Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.7/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Marland Hill Community Primary School include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Library, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Athletics, Gymnastics, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Chess, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rochdale, Marland Hill Community 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Roch Mills Crescent, Rochdale, Rochdale, OL11 4QW |
| Headteacher | Alex Pridgeon |
| Local Authority | Rochdale |
| Number of Pupils | 460 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.8% |
| School Capacity | 460 / 420 (110% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Jul 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 31 May 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9716th of 13,686
Nationally
1407th of 2,065
In North West
30th of 52
In Rochdale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
54%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
108
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Roch Mills Crescent, Rochdale
Rochdale, OL11 4QW
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