St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale

A good voluntary aided school school in Rochdale. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale.

Manchester, M241FL Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
Back to School Search

Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 53.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

Tap to toggle

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
4 July 2011
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Kirkway
Middleton
Manchester, M241FL
Phone
1616433946
Website
stpetersrc.rochdale.sch.uk

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
View on Google Maps Get Directions

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105817
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Kirkway, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1FL
Website
www.stpetersrc.rochdale.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Salford
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
216
Free School Meals
15.3% (33 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
7.0 (10.5 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 105.0
2023 104.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
View data table (Accessible alternative)
Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 104.0 106.0
2024 105.0 105.0

Overall Trend:

Stable performance

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
216 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

➖

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Club (TOOSC) TIDDLYWINKS - ST PETER'S

Sports

Cricket Cross country Table tennis

Curriculum Highlights

Science intent: broad and balanced Science curriculum with practical hands-on experiences; enquiry-based learning; research, investigate and evaluate experiences; integration with mathematics for data handling; vocabulary development in science." Computing intent: Computing curriculum aims to develop resilient, reflective, creative and independent learners; pupils become “ Computational Thinkers”; online safety taught through PHSE; E-Safety Policy in place. Design and Technology intent/implementation: Kapow Primary scheme; five strands (Design, Make, Evaluate, Technical knowledge, Cooking and Nutrition); spiral curriculum; emphasis on using learning from other subjects; opportunities to solve real-world problems; emphasis on safety and collaboration. Art and Design intent: Kapow Primary Art and Design scheme; five strands (Generating ideas, Using sketchbooks, Making skills, Knowledge of artists, Evaluating and analysing); units organized into Drawing, Painting and mixed-media, Sculpture and 3D, Craft and design; assessment through sketchbooks and photographs. Geography intent/implementation/impact: Collin’s Primary Connected Geography; knowledge-rich, enquiry-led, fieldwork; progression through Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2; end-of-year “best fit” judgments; inclusive delivery for all learners. Modern Foreign Languages intent/implementation: Language Angels scheme; four skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) and grammar integrated; Early Language, Intermediate, Progressive, and Creative Curriculum units; assessment twice per year; unit-based progression with language blocks (language Lego). Mathematics intent/implementation/impact: Mastery approach with White Rose Maths; CPA (Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract) progression; Times Tables Rockstars and Numbots for fluency and rapid recall; end-of-unit and termly assessments (PUMA); progression monitored by maths lead and SLT. Head_teacher_message_summary():"Welcome to St Peter's RC Primary School. We are a warm, welcoming Catholic school where values, relationships and community matter. We encourage parental involvement and are happy to discuss any concerns with staff." admissions_criteria_summary_stand_alone_for_extraction_of_related_data_and_links_until_further_extraction_possible_from_expected_fields_and_documents_in_policies_and_archives.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs from 7:45am; breakfast is provided; attendees must arrive before 8:20am; cost £2 per day; access via side entrance from car park. After School Club runs from 3:10pm–6:00pm; cost £10 per night (full week £45); snacks provided; run by TOOSC.

SEND Provision

Special Educational Needs provision is overseen by our SENCO. SENCO: Miss G. McKeogh. Documents include: St Peter's RC SEN Policy 24 25.pdf; SEN information report September 2024.docx; St Peter's RC Accessibilty Plan 2023-2026.docx. We follow Rochdale's 'Ordinarily Available Provision' to ensure all children have access to support. Pupil Passports & SEN Support Plans are available and reviewed termly with pupil and parent input.

Admissions Criteria

St Peter's RC Primary School is a Roman Catholic Primary School in the trusteeship of the Diocese of Salford, maintained by the Rochdale Local Education Authority as a Voluntary Aided School. The Governing Body is the Admissions Authority. Admissions policy 2025; Admissions policy 2026; Admission Arrangements September 2026. Admissions handled by the Local Authority with online applications; siblings do not guarantee a place. In-year admissions managed by the school; oversubscription criteria apply; appeals process described by Local Authority. Attendance at start/end times and general admissions guidance are provided in the admissions information.

Other Primary Schools in Rochdale

Compare with nearby schools

View all Primary schools in Rochdale