SchoolScoresSt Thomas' CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
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Huddersfield Road, Newhey, Rochdale, OL16 3QZ
01706 847093 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 10 October 2023. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
20 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Rochdale comparisons use the 23 of its 41 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 18 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 | Rochdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 7th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rochdale. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 10th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rochdale. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 5th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rochdale. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 89% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 15 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rochdale. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 78% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 9th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rochdale. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Rochdale figures pool parents at the 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
22 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 105824), before it changed to its current form.
45% — 13 points below the Rochdale average, and 17 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Rochdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 45% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 64% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 59% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 73% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 20 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 21 |
| Of those, offered a place | 20 (95%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 46 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
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 32nd highest of 41 state primary schools in Rochdale. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.0% | 32.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 41 state primary schools in Rochdale. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 41 state primary schools in Rochdale. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.5% | 14.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 35th highest of 41 state primary schools in Rochdale. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 27.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 13th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Rochdale. Lower than 48% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 22nd lowest of 41 state primary schools in Rochdale. Lower than 29% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.7% | 14.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 23rd lowest of 41 state primary schools in Rochdale. Lower than 56% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 26th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Rochdale. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 33rd highest of 41 state primary schools in Rochdale. Higher than 27% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.5 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 16th highest of 41 state primary schools in 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 35th highest of 41 state primary schools in 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
- Newhey Community Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Milnrow Parish CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crossgates Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rushcroft Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moorhouse Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Buckstones Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- East Crompton St James CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beal Vale Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- East Crompton St George's CofE School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas' CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas' CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 October 2023.
How did St Thomas' CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Thomas' CofE Primary School?
90% of the 20 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St Thomas' CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Thomas' CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 21 families put St Thomas' CofE Primary School as their first choice for 20 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 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 151600.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.