SchoolScoresAlice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Millgate, Halifax Road, Rochdale, OL16 2NU
01706 341560 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 March 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
20 pupils in this year group.
55% — 3 points below the Rochdale average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Rochdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 55% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 65% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 65% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Rochdale. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 12 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 8 |
| Of those, offered a place | 8 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 28 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Rochdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 41 state primary schools in Rochdale. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 54.2% | 32.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 40th highest of 41 state primary schools in Rochdale. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 41 state primary schools in Rochdale. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.8% | 14.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 24th highest of 41 state primary schools in Rochdale. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.5% | 27.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 41st lowest of 41 state primary schools in Rochdale. Lower than 6% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 41st lowest of 41 state primary schools in Rochdale. Lower than 3% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 27.8% | 14.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 41st lowest of 41 state primary schools in Rochdale. Lower than 0% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 85.2 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 41st lowest of 41 state primary schools in Rochdale. Lower than 0% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 28.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.70% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 41st highest of 41 state primary schools in Rochdale. Higher than 15% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.7 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 41st highest of 41 state primary schools in Rochdale. Higher than 6% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.3 | 9.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 41 state primary schools in Rochdale. Higher than 95% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 37.5% | 12.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Hamer Community Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kentmere Primary Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heybrook Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Belfield Community School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenbank Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd 0.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 March 2024.
How did Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points below the England average of 62%.
Is Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 8 families put Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy as their first choice for 12 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 8 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144982.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.