All Souls Church of England Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

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All Souls Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Heywood for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 105 schools in Rochdale. It ranks 1st of 8 primary schools in Heywood. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 December 2023, report published 29 January 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 December 2023

This school is a happy learning community where pupils thrive. Teachers are aspirational for pupils' achievement. They equip pupils with highly effective learning behaviours that help them to succeed. Pupils take pride in their learning, and they enjoy sharing their vast knowledge. The school has created a strong climate for learning that enables all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to excel. Pupils, including children in the early years, behave impeccably and they treat each other with unwavering kindness and respect. Any disagreements are swiftly resolved with expert help from staff or those pupils on the anti-bullying council. Pupils recognise and celebrate the diversity within the school community. They have a deep appreciation of, and respect for, the differences between people. Pupils make a positive and tangible contribution to the promotion of the school's values. The support that they provide for each other is exceptional. For example, pupil leaders and pupil governors work closely with the school to enhance pupils' experiences. Staff make sure that all pupils can participate in, and make the best of, the vast array of clubs and activities on offer to them. Pupils act successfully to bring about improvements within the school environment and beyond the school gates. For example, pupils campaigned to have litter bins installed in the local area after carrying out a litter clean-up.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths87%

87%, 25 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

234 pupils on roll, with places for 204

Eligible for free school meals17.9%

17.9%, 8.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7.7%

7.7%, 13.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20.5%

20.5%, 5.7 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.4%

3.4%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near All Souls Church of England Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Luke's Church of England Primary School0.4 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding67% met the expected standard
Harwood Park Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good49% met the expected standard
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford0.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding76% met the expected standard
Hopwood Community Primary School1 mileOfsted: Outstanding68% met the expected standard
St Edward's Church of England Primary School1 mileOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good54% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary controlled school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs L Pearson
Address
Rye Street, Heywood, OL10 4DF
Local authority
Rochdale
URN
105811

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.