St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton
98%
Capacity
468
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Rochdale community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 468 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Bollado, it falls under Rochdale local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12668th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 47th out of 52 in Rochdale.
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton is a popular choice with families — it received 119 applications for 57 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 51 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton include Sensory Room, Library, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Tennis, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Film Club, Gardening, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rochdale, St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Wood Street, Middleton, Manchester, Rochdale, M24 5GL |
| Headteacher | Sarah Bollado |
| Local Authority | Rochdale |
| Number of Pupils | 468 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.9% |
| School Capacity | 468 / 480 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (38%)
12668th of 13,686
Nationally
1890th of 2,065
In North West
47th of 52
In Rochdale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
38%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
47%
'23/24
38%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed57
119
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
51 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wood Street, Middleton, Manchester
Rochdale, M24 5GL
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