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Spotland Primary Academy

Spotland Primary Academy

Rochdale, OL12 6QGPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Inadequateby Ofsted

N/A

Capacity

N/A

Pupils

2.0x

Demand

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEdmund Street, Rochdale, Rochdale, OL12 6QG
HeadteacherEmma Dunn
Local AuthorityRochdale
School Capacity472
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Inadequate

Declined
Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Inadequate

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Inadequate

Source: Ofsted, 24 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibrarySensory RoomSports HallArt StudiosICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

SwimmingCricketTennisDance

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaScience ClubChess

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

30

Applications

61

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.0x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Spotland Primary Academy

Spotland Primary Academy has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This means the school has been identified as needing significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely.

Contact Information

01706648198

Edmund Street, Rochdale

Rochdale, OL12 6QG

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Edmund Street, Rochdale

Rochdale, OL12 6QG

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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