St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
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
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Oct 2022Latest monitoring visit (6 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 7 Jul 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
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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