Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School
94%
Capacity
198
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School
Milnrow Parish 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 198 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lindsey Kirkham, it falls under Rochdale local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5584th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 52 in Rochdale.
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 70 applications for 23 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Hearing Impairment and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Rounders, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Eco Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rochdale, Milnrow Parish 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 | St James Street, Milnrow Parish Ce Primary School, Rochdale, Rochdale, OL16 3JT |
| Headteacher | Lindsey Kirkham |
| Local Authority | Rochdale |
| Number of Pupils | 198 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.8% |
| School Capacity | 198 / 210 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5584th of 13,686
Nationally
804th of 2,065
In North West
18th of 52
In Rochdale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
2025/26Oversubscribed23
70
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St James Street, Milnrow Parish Ce Primary School, Rochdale
Rochdale, OL16 3JT
St James Street, Milnrow Parish Ce Primary School, Rochdale
Rochdale, OL16 3JT
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