Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Millgate, Halifax Road, Rochdale, OL16 2NUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Rochdale for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 105 schools in Rochdale. It ranks 27th of 32 primary schools in Rochdale. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 March 2024, report published 15 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 March 2024
Pupils are happy and settled at this school. They are considerate of each other and of staff, who care for them well. Pupils told inspectors that they make friends quickly and that they enjoy being part of the school's community. The school, with effective support from the trust, has taken the necessary steps to create a culture of high expectations for pupils' achievements and for their wider development. Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), typically learn well. They proudly showcased their learning, such as clay sculptures that they had designed and made. Pupils benefit from calm and nurturing learning environments. The school has created additional spaces for pupils who require targeted support for their emotional health and well-being. Most pupils behave well. They learn to respect other people's differences. For example, older pupils take part in activities that help them to understand some of the ways that disabled people partake in sports. The school aims to provide pupils with rich and varied experiences. Links with sports foundations and nearby universities broaden this offer. Visits to the local area and further afield assist pupils' learning across a variety of subjects. These visits include trips to the church, museums, zoos and the Houses of Parliament. Pupils enjoy dance, sports and mathematics clubs.
What the school should improve
- There is variability in staff's subject knowledge and how well they deliver the curriculum in some subjects. This inconsistency hinders how well some pupils learn the intended curriculum. The school should provide staff with the necessary guidance and support to further develop their subject knowledge and help them to implement the curriculum consistently well.
- Some pupils do not attend school on time or as regularly as they should. As a result, they miss out on important learning, which limits how well they achieve. The school should build on its attendance strategy and work closely with parents and carers to further reduce levels of pupils' absence.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
117 pupils on roll, with places for 168
Schools near Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamer Community Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Kentmere Primary Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 71% met the expected standard |
| Heybrook Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Belfield Community School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Leanne Gibson
- Phone
- 01706341560
- Address
- Millgate, Halifax Road, Rochdale, OL16 2NU
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- URN
- 144982
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.