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St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Muriel Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 5JQ, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.6 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
459
Capacity
472
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong LocaleIQ score, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2, where it ranks in the top 77% of schools nationally for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 5% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, making it a commendable choice for families in Rochdale.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani54.0%
Asian Bangladeshi16.3%
White British8.1%
Black African7.0%
Mixed W+Asian4.6%
Asian Other4.6%
Other1.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
White Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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53.60651, -2.13911 · OL16 5JQ
School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN105803
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Peter's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Peter's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2017.
Is St Peter's Church of England Primary School a good school?
St Peter's Church of England Primary School scores 87.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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