Elm Wood Primary School
Elm Street, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2EGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Elm Wood Primary School is a primary school in Manchester for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 105 schools in Rochdale. It ranks 225th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 March 2024, report published 7 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 March 2024
Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enjoy being part of this caring and welcoming school. They arrive at school each morning with smiles on their faces, happy to see their friends and staff. Pupils trust staff. They know that staff look after them and inspire them to achieve well. Pupils typically behave well during lessons. The school's expectations of being ready, respectful and responsible lead to pupils striving to be their best. Pupils are polite and well mannered. Most classrooms are calm and purposeful. The school has high expectations for pupils' academic achievement and for their wider development. Most pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well and enjoy their learning. The 'happiest minute of the week' during an assembly is a particular highlight for pupils, where their achievements are celebrated. Pupils relish the variety of opportunities that are on offer. They spoke highly of the experiences that they can take part in, such as the recent 'rock band' day. The school provides an abundance of clubs. These include activities such as choir, art, reading and dance groups.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum has recently been revised or introduced. Due to the previous weaker curriculums, there are gaps in some pupils' knowledge. This results in some pupils not having strong foundations on which to build new learning. The school should embed the more recent curriculums so that they are fully delivered as intended.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
453 pupils on roll, with places for 454
Schools near Elm Wood Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Mills Hill Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 65% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 59% met the expected standard |
| St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Boarshaw Community Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Gemma Holt
- Phone
- 01612870607
- Address
- Elm Street, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2EG
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- URN
- 105791
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.