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Parkfield Primary School

Rochdale, M24 4AFPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
36%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
#12,887
of 13,686 nationally

About Parkfield Primary School

Parkfield Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 79 applications for just 27 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.93. All 26 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who put it top of their list, the school is a realistic option. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, the high demand speaks for itself. The school is led by headteacher Marc Kemp and currently has 214 pupils on roll, slightly above its official capacity of 210. It is a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 4 to 11, located in the Rochdale borough. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good across every category, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision — a consistent Good rating that mirrors its previous inspection in 2013.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHarold Street, Manchester, Rochdale, M24 4AF
HeadteacherMarc Kemp
Local AuthorityRochdale
Number of Pupils214
Free School Meals (FSM)32.7%
School Capacity214 / 210 (102% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibrarySports HallPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumForest SchoolMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersTennisDanceFootballGymnasticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: parkfieldprimary.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Parkfield Primary School

Parkfield 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.