Spotland Primary Academy is a primary school in Rochdale, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Spotland Primary Academy currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Inadequate. This indicates significant weaknesses. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Edmund Street, Rochdale, OL12 6QG |
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| Telephone: | 01706648198 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Rochdale |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Emma Dunn |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151640 |
Ofsted inspection date: 02/07/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 472 |
| Number of Pupils: | |
| Number of Boys: | |
| Number of Girls: |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 2,493 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotland Primary Academy Edmund Street , OL12 6QG | 1out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spotland Primary School Edmund Street , OL12 6QG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School Churchill Street , OL12 7DJ | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakenrod Primary School Bury Road , OL11 4EE | - not rated | 815 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparrow Hill Primary and Community School Sparrow Hill , OL16 1QT | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falinge Park Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 413 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | - not rated | 413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 484 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Upper School Nelson Street , OL16 1NN | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 604 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 1,807 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howarth Cross Middle School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU | - not rated | 2,366 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Shawfield Middle School Shawfield Lane , OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 2,706 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 653 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 653 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim Girls' School Rochdale 104 Spotland Road , OL12 6PJ | - not rated | 228 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School Horse Carrs , Shawclough Road OL12 6LG | - not rated | 662 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Academy 21 Whitehall Street , OL12 0LN | - not rated | 869 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Innes School Ings Lane , OL12 7AL | - not rated | 910 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Healey Learning Centre Unit 16, Hollow Works , Shawclough Road OL12 6LN | - not rated | 929 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.