Norden Primary Academy
About Norden Primary Academy
Norden Primary Academy sits within the Rochdale local authority, a borough with 69 primary schools of which only seven hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school itself is rated Good, placing it in the solid middle tier of local provision. Among its closest peers in the area, the top-ranked primary is All Souls Church of England Primary School, followed by Hollin Primary School and Healey Foundation Primary School. For families prioritising an Outstanding grade, the nearest such school is Caldershaw Primary School, just 0.8 kilometres away. Norden Primary Academy is a mixed, state-funded primary for children aged 3 to 11, with no religious character. It has a nursery provision, making it a convenient option for families with younger children. The school is led by headteacher Rachael Bentham and has a capacity of 420 pupils, though current enrolment figures are not provided in the available data.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Mar 2023Latest monitoring visit (30 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 26 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
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