A good community school school in Rochdale. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Newhey Community Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 100.0 | 101.0 |
| 2023 | 102.0 | 103.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-2.0 per year)
Down -2.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Where Together Everyone Achieves More"
The school follows the Authority’s agreed syllabus for Religious Education. Assemblies, the daily collective Act of Worship and religious teaching emphasise a Christian way of life but also show recognition of other races and faiths.
Head Teacher: Leanne Sykes. Welcome message emphasizes a welcoming, inclusive school community and partnership with parents; highlights the motto Together Everyone Achieves More.
The school has a SEND policy and information. It identifies needs early using a robust system of observation and assessment in line with the national SEND Code of Practice. It uses a graduated approach of assess, plan, do, and review to provide high-quality, differentiated teaching and evidence-based interventions in small groups or one-on-one sessions. It aims to promote inclusion with reasonable adjustments to the learning environment, empower pupils with life skills and independence, maintain strong communication with parents, collaborate with external agencies, train staff, and monitor SEND provision to ensure consistency.
Allocation of places is determined by the Education Department based on: 1) Children in Care to the Local Authority; 2) Medical/psychological grounds (a medical note may be required); 3) Sibling priority; 4) Church affiliation (not applicable at this school); 5) Proximity and ease of access. Primary admissions are through the local authority (Rochdale Council). Key dates: primary closing date 15 January 2026; primary notification date 16 April 2026. Secondary admissions closing date 31 October 2025; secondary notification date 2 March 2026. Appeals information available via Rochdale Council.