A good community school school in Rochdale. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ashfield Valley Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 106.0 | 107.0 |
| 2023 | 104.0 | 100.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+4.5 per year)
Up 4.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Together Everyone Achieves More"
Headteacher Mrs H Edge states Ashfield Valley is a good, safe, welcoming place to learn where pupils are valued and supported to reach their potential. The school emphasises wellbeing, high standards, partnerships with families, a reading-centred curriculum, opportunities for outdoor learning, practical experiences, pupil leadership, warmth, kindness, and teamwork.
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The school has a named SENDCo (Miss Griffin) who coordinates and oversees provision for pupils with special educational needs. SENCo contact: 01706 522758, [email protected]; SEN Governor: Helen Walton. The school regularly reviews provision and intervention to ensure all children achieve their potential; Local Offer for SEND is available.
Admissions are administered by Rochdale Borough Council, which is the school's Admission Authority. Parents may apply to up to three schools (Reception 2025 information). If a place is refused, parents can appeal to the local authority. In-year admissions are possible if space is available, and the school can assist with the paperwork; contact the school office for guidance.
School meals: 1 day – £2.60; 2 days – £5.20; 3 days – £7.80; 4 days – £10.40; 5 days – £13.00. Pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2, and some eligible children, may receive free school meals. Applications for Free School Meals can be completed via the Rochdale government site or via the school office; Pupil Premium funding is available for eligible children to support progress.