Newhey Community Primary School
102%
Capacity
300
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Newhey Community Primary School
Newhey 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 300 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 295 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Newhey Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher L Sykes, it falls under Rochdale local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 37% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12845th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 48th out of 52 in Rochdale.
Newhey Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 62 applications for 32 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Newhey Community Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Forest School, Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Netball, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Film Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rochdale, Newhey 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 | Hawthorn Lane, Rochdale, Rochdale, OL16 4JX |
| Headteacher | L Sykes |
| Local Authority | Rochdale |
| Number of Pupils | 300 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.8% |
| School Capacity | 300 / 295 (102% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Dec 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (37%)
12845th of 13,686
Nationally
1916th of 2,065
In North West
48th of 52
In Rochdale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
37%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
37%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed32
62
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hawthorn Lane, Rochdale
Rochdale, OL16 4JX
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