A outstanding voluntary aided school school in Rochdale. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford.
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 | 106.0 | 108.0 |
| 2023 | 105.0 | 107.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+1.0 per year)
Up 1.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Releasing potential to create a positive future for all"
Christian ethos as a Church of England school; vision rooted in Ephesians 2:10: 'We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus, to do good works'.
St Michael’s aims to provide the highest quality learning in a happy, secure environment, valuing every pupil as an individual within a caring, Christian ethos. The school maintains high expectations and seeks to ensure that pupils leave well-prepared for their next steps, with strong leadership and supportive staff.
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Early Birds: 7.45-8.55am with a light breakfast in the hall; Owls: 3.30-6.00pm with a light snack to keep children going until dinner at home, run from the nursery. Parents can use School Gateway to book sessions. Payment can be made on School Gateway or by Childcare Vouchers.
The school funds extra-curricular experiences through donations and has allocated funds to enhance the curriculum with visitors such as authors, science shows, music experiences and theatre productions (approx. £3,500 raised in 2023/24).
St Michael's Bamford is a Voluntary Aided School with a pupil admission number (PAN) of 30 per year group. The Governing Board is the admissions authority. The school has waiting lists and uses Rochdale Local Authority for in-year transfers. Open days are held in November and January for prospective Reception and Nursery families. Oversubscription criteria are detailed in the Admissions Policy; places are allocated by the admissions committee. A place is offered when available; otherwise applicants remain on the waiting list.
The cost of a school meal is currently £2.85 per day. Universal free school meals apply for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. Meals are provided on-site; packed lunches are allowed for older year groups with specific guidelines.