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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone

Rochdale, OL11 2HBPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
KS2 Results
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About St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone

St Mary's Church of England Primary School in Balderstone was rated Good in its most recent graded Ofsted inspection, a significant improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement. The inspection, which took place in 2017, gave the school a Good overall effectiveness score of 2, with leadership and management judged Outstanding. An ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed the school remains Good, and the early years provision was also rated Good. For a primary school in Rochdale, this trajectory is worth noting — the local authority has 69 primary schools, and only seven hold an Outstanding rating. While St Mary's isn't among them, its consistent Good rating and Outstanding leadership suggest a school that has found its footing. The nearest Outstanding alternative is Kentmere Primary Academy, 3.6 km away, so for many families in Balderstone, St Mary's is the strongest local option.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressOldham Road, Rochdale, Rochdale, OL11 2HB
HeadteacherJoanne Brown
Local AuthorityRochdale
School Capacity210

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (6 Oct 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Jul 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsTennisRoundersDanceAthleticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaFilm ClubCodingChoirArt Club

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Source: stmarysce.rochdale.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.