St Peter's Church of England Primary School
97%
Capacity
459
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Peter's Church of England Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Rochdale community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 459 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Peter's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Aelred Whelan, it falls under Rochdale local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4502nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 52 in Rochdale.
St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 135 applications for 60 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 72 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Peter's Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Gymnasium, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cross Country, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Chess, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rochdale, St Peter's Church of England Primary School 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Muriel Street, Rochdale, Rochdale, OL16 5JQ |
| Headteacher | Aelred Whelan |
| Local Authority | Rochdale |
| Number of Pupils | 459 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 43.7% |
| School Capacity | 459 / 472 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (1 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4502nd of 13,686
Nationally
650th of 2,065
In North West
13th of 52
In Rochdale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
69%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
135
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
72 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Peter's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Muriel Street, Rochdale
Rochdale, OL16 5JQ
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