Newhey Community Primary School

A good community school school in Rochdale. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Newhey Community Primary School.

Rochdale, OL164JX Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

41

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
31.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 37.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
1 December 2021
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hawthorn Lane
Newhey
Rochdale, OL164JX

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105789
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Hawthorn Lane, Newhey, Rochdale, OL16 4JX
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
295 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
302
Free School Meals
30.0% (91 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.3% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
37.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
100.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 101.0
2023 102.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
17 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
34
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
302 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Where Together Everyone Achieves More"

ACCEPTANCE RESPECT TEAMWORK HAPPINESS RESILIENCE INTEGRITY

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's Message

Head Teacher: Leanne Sykes. Welcome message emphasizes a welcoming, inclusive school community and partnership with parents; highlights the motto Together Everyone Achieves More.

Facilities

libraries located in the KS1 and KS2 activity areas resource areas located in the KS1 and KS2 activity areas shared activity areas for each Key Stage original single-storey building and a two-storey extension

Curriculum Highlights

The National Curriculum core subjects are English (Spoken Language, Reading, Writing, Spelling, Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation), Mathematics and Science. The National Curriculum foundation subjects are Design & Technology, Computing, Art & Design, History, Geography, Music, Physical Education and Spanish. Phonics is taught from YN to Y2 using Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised. Reading is developed through Guided Reading, a home reading book from a variety of schemes, and reading records. The school has strong links with Rochdale Instrumental Service for learning a musical instrument in Key Stage 2, and some pupils participate in the Rochdale Music and Dance Festival. The school has Healthy Schools Status and is an ECO School, with strong community links and performances/concerts.

SEND Provision

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.

Admissions Criteria

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.

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