St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
121%
Capacity
434
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Rochdale community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 434 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (121% of 360 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Judith Rainford, it falls under Rochdale local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2611th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 52 in Rochdale.
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 110 applications for 48 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery include Library, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Forest School, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Dance, Rounders, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Gardening, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rochdale, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Union Road, Rochdale, Rochdale, OL12 9QA |
| Headteacher | Judith Rainford |
| Local Authority | Rochdale |
| Number of Pupils | 434 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.7% |
| School Capacity | 434 / 360 (121% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jan 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Jan 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 8 May 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2611th of 13,686
Nationally
362nd of 2,065
In North West
6th of 52
In Rochdale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
75%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed48
110
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Union Road, Rochdale
Rochdale, OL12 9QA
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