St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
About St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery sits within the Rochdale local authority, where it ranks 6th out of 52 primary schools on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it in the top 25 per cent of schools nationally. Among its closest performing peers in the borough are All Souls Church of England Primary School, Hollin Primary School, and Healey Foundation Primary School, all of which sit just ahead in the local rankings. The school is significantly oversubscribed, receiving 110 applications for 48 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, with 44 first-preference offers made. That level of demand reflects a strong local reputation, and the school's Church of England character, combined with its nursery provision for children from age three, makes it a popular choice for families across Rochdale. With 434 pupils on roll against a capacity of 360, the school is operating above its official capacity, which suggests it is a well-established fixture in the community.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jan 2022Latest monitoring visit (14 Jan 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 8 May 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:30
Breakfast club
08:00-08:55
After-school care
15:30-17:00
Source: standrewsce.rochdale.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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