Spotland Primary Academy
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About Spotland Primary Academy
Spotland Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Rochdale community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Spotland Primary Academy "Inadequate", the school is led by headteacher Emma Dunn, it falls under Rochdale local authority.
Spotland Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 61 applications for 30 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
On-site facilities at Spotland Primary Academy include Library, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Tennis, Dance, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Science Club, Chess.
For families exploring primary schools in Rochdale, Spotland Primary Academy 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 | Edmund Street, Rochdale, Rochdale, OL12 6QG |
| Headteacher | Emma Dunn |
| Local Authority | Rochdale |
| School Capacity | 472 |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
61
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Edmund Street, Rochdale
Rochdale, OL12 6QG
Edmund Street, Rochdale
Rochdale, OL12 6QG
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