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Belfield Community School
Samson Street, Belfield, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 2XW, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.1 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
441
Capacity
457
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, with 49% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 83% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% expressing happiness with the school. However, there is room for improvement, particularly as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects.
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Last inspected: 2 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 49% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (33 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
My child makes good progress
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
Good range of subjects
88%
Behaviour is good
88%
School has high expectations
85%
School supports development
82%
School keeps me informed
70%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani40.8%
Asian Bangladeshi26.8%
White British14.5%
Mixed W+Asian6.1%
Black African3.2%
Mixed Other2.3%
Other2.0%
Asian Other1.8%
White Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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53.62053, -2.13460 · OL16 2XW
School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN105780
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.belfield.rochdale.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Belfield Community School rated by Ofsted?
Belfield Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 April 2025.
Is Belfield Community School a good school?
Belfield Community School scores 23.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Belfield Community School?
Based on 33 Ofsted Parent View responses, Belfield Community School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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