Bamford Academy
Belgium Street, Rochdale, Manchester, OL11 5PSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bamford Academy is a primary school in Manchester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 105 schools in Rochdale. It ranks 198th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 October 2013, report published 4 November 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 March 2023
Pupils said that they enjoy coming to this school because they make lots of nice friends. They are happy at the school as their teachers are kind, and staff know them well. Pupils feel safe. They trust adults to resolve any problems that they may have. Staff deal with any occasional acts of unkindness or bullying swiftly and effectively. Pupils behave well. They listen carefully during assemblies and follow the instructions of their teachers in lessons. They are polite, keen to learn and care for each other. Pupils understand the importance of treating everyone with respect, regardless of their differences. Staff are determined that all pupils will succeed, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils try hard to live up to the school's three golden values 'be positive, be respectful and persevere'. Pupils make good progress through a well-planned curriculum. Pupils enjoy the many wider opportunities available to them. For example, some spoke enthusiastically about the forthcoming Shakespeare festival in which they will be performing. Older pupils have many leadership opportunities, including organising the school's mobile library and joining the 'Tech Team', which assists staff with computing. There are a wide range of after-school sports clubs for pupils to join.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, leaders and teachers are not clear enough about the precise curriculum content that pupils should learn. This means that sometimes pupils are not prepared as well as they could be for the next steps in their learning. Leaders should develop further their curriculum design in these subjects so that teachers know more precisely what to teach and when to teach it.
- In a few subjects, teachers do not check well enough if pupils have understood and remembered what they have been taught. As a result, teachers sometimes do not build effectively on pupils' prior learning. Leaders should ensure that across subjects, teachers use assessment information well to identify and address any gaps in learning that pupils may have.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
44 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
324 pupils on roll, with places for 390
Schools near Bamford Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 76% met the expected standard |
| Whittaker Moss Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Caldershaw Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Norden Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ALTUS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Samantha Gaskell
- Phone
- 01706631496
- Address
- Belgium Street, Rochdale, Manchester, OL11 5PS
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- URN
- 137471
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.