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St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford

Rochdale, OL10 4BBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2024
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
39 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3223 of 13,686 nationally

About St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford

St Michael's Church of England Primary School in Bamford is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local reputation. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 147 applications for just 30 places, an oversubscription ratio of 4.9 to one. Of those, 39 families put it as their first preference, and 29 of those were offered a place. The school currently has 231 pupils on roll, above its stated capacity of 210, which suggests it is operating at full stretch. Its intake is notably less disadvantaged than the local average: just 5.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of around 23%. This demographic profile, combined with the school's Church of England foundation and nursery provision for three-year-olds, points to a popular choice among local families who value a faith-based setting with a strong academic track record.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBury and Rochdale Old Road, Heywood, Rochdale, OL10 4BB
HeadteacherMelanie Barratt
Local AuthorityRochdale
Number of Pupils231
Free School Meals (FSM)5.6%
School Capacity231 / 210 (110% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 10 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Playing FieldsMusic RoomsDining HallArt StudiosForest SchoolSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

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

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St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.