St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington
98%
Capacity
205
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Rochdale community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 205 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington "Good", the school is led by headteacher C McKeating, it falls under Rochdale local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8143rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 52 in Rochdale.
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington is a popular choice with families — it received 58 applications for 19 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.4/5 from 2 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 84% recommending the school (55 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington include Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Swimming, Cricket, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Coding, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rochdale, St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Boardman Fold Road, St Michael's C E Primary School, Manchester, Rochdale, M24 1GD |
| Headteacher | C McKeating |
| Local Authority | Rochdale |
| Number of Pupils | 205 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.9% |
| School Capacity | 205 / 210 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8143rd of 13,686
Nationally
1163rd of 2,065
In North West
27th of 52
In Rochdale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'23/24
59%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
55 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
58
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington
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Contact Information
Boardman Fold Road, St Michael's C E Primary School, Manchester
Rochdale, M24 1GD
Boardman Fold Road, St Michael's C E Primary School, Manchester
Rochdale, M24 1GD
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