St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
101%
Capacity
212
Pupils
4.2x
Demand
About St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Rochdale community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 212 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Clinch, it falls under Rochdale local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10040th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 52 in Rochdale.
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale is a popular choice with families — it received 109 applications for 26 places, making it 4.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.4/5 from 2 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% recommending the school (43 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale include Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Library, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Rounders, Tennis, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rochdale, St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Kirkway, Manchester, Rochdale, M24 1FL |
| Headteacher | Joanne Clinch |
| Local Authority | Rochdale |
| Number of Pupils | 212 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.1% |
| School Capacity | 212 / 210 (101% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
10040th of 13,686
Nationally
1452nd of 2,065
In North West
31st of 52
In Rochdale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'23/24
53%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
43 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
2025/26Oversubscribed26
109
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (23% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
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Contact Information
Kirkway, Manchester
Rochdale, M24 1FL
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