Boarshaw Community Primary School
Stanycliffe Lane, Middleton, Stanycliffe Lane Middleton Manchester, Manchester, M24 2PBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Boarshaw Community Primary School is a primary school in Manchester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 105 schools in Rochdale. It ranks 179th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 October 2016, report published 9 November 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 October 2022
This is a welcoming and friendly school where pupils feel safe, achieve well and are happy. Pupils told the inspector that they feel cared for. Staff know their pupils well. They provide a warm welcome to pupils, and children in the early years, at the school door each morning. Leaders have high expectations for pupils' behaviour and achievement. Pupils value rewards for their positive conduct and helpful deeds. They are kind and respectful. Pupils seek to be 'Boarshaw Brilliant', reinforcing the school ethos constantly. Older pupils enjoy a wide range of opportunities to help younger pupils feel safe and secure during social times. They act as bully-busters and well-being warriors. Pupils said that adults are always there for them. Staff deal with bullying quickly and effectively if it occurs. Learning is rarely disrupted by poor behaviour. Pupils enjoy many opportunities to explore their interests and talents outside of lessons. For example, by participating in cross-country, netball and music clubs. Pupils also take part in residential trips and visits and represent the school in sporting events. Year 6 pupils lead the school's charity and community work.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders' curriculum thinking lacks clarity. This means that teachers are not sure what pupils should learn and when this content should be taught. Leaders should ensure that the key learning is clearly identified in each subject area.
- Governors do not have all of the skills and knowledge that they need to be able to ask appropriate questions about the quality of the curriculum. This means that, at times, they are not able to offer leaders effective challenge and support. Governors should conduct further training to become more effective in their role.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
61 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
446 pupils on roll, with places for 446
Schools near Boarshaw Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Hollin Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Middleton Parish Church School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Inadequate to good | Not published |
| Elm Wood Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jackie Harland
- Phone
- 01616539536
- Address
- Stanycliffe Lane, Middleton, Stanycliffe Lane Middleton Manchester, Manchester, M24 2PB
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- URN
- 105787
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.