SchoolScoresSt Michael's CofE Primary School, Alkrington
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Boardman Fold Road, Alkrington, St Michael's C E Primary School, Manchester, M24 1GD
0161 643 8393 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 8 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 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.
What parents say
55 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Manchester (Rochdale) comparisons use the 9 of its 15 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 6 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Manchester (Rochdale) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 6th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Rochdale). Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 89% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 5th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Rochdale). Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Rochdale). Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 82% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Rochdale). Higher than 8% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | 44% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 39 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Rochdale). Higher than 17% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 69% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 10 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Rochdale). Higher than 6% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 40% | 54% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Rochdale). Higher than 28% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%said yes | 77% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 27%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Manchester (Rochdale) figures pool parents at the Manchester (Rochdale) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
31 pupils in this year group.
65% — 7 points above the Rochdale average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Rochdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 19% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 74% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 84% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 | 27 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 20 |
| Of those, offered a place | 20 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 89 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 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 Church of England 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 15th highest of 15 state primary schools in Manchester (Rochdale). Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 32.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 15 state primary schools in Manchester (Rochdale). Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 15 state primary schools in Manchester (Rochdale). Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 14.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 15 state primary schools in Manchester (Rochdale). Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 27.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Manchester (Rochdale). Lower than 65% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 15 state primary schools in Manchester (Rochdale). Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.0% | 14.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Manchester (Rochdale). Lower than 43% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Manchester (Rochdale). Lower than 27% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 4th highest of 15 state primary schools in Manchester (Rochdale). Higher than 82% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.5 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 8th highest of 15 state primary schools in Manchester (Rochdale). Higher than 40% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.2 | 9.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 12th highest of 15 state primary schools in Manchester (Rochdale). Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale 0.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alkrington Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crosslee Community Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024, before conversion) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Charlestown Community Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- E-ACT Blackley Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Clare's RC Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Gabriel's CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael's CofE Primary School, Alkrington's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 8 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Michael's CofE Primary School, Alkrington do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Michael's CofE Primary School, Alkrington?
84% of the 55 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Michael's CofE Primary School, Alkrington to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Michael's CofE Primary School, Alkrington oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 20 families put St Michael's CofE Primary School, Alkrington as their first choice for 27 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 20 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 105822.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.