Hopwood Community Primary School
Magdala Street, Heywood, OL10 2HNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hopwood Community Primary School is a primary school in Heywood for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 105 schools in Rochdale. It ranks 3rd of 8 primary schools in Heywood. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 January 2024, report published 20 March 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 30 January 2024
Pupils thrive at this happy and friendly school. They live up to the school's expectations of exemplary behaviour. The support for pupils' well-being is exceptional. Pupils are well-versed in the 'stop, understand and move on' approach and use this to support each other through difficult times. They know that it is OK to be sad or worried, as an adult or a friend will listen and help them to feel better. Pupils throughout the school aspire to embody the school values of 'try our best, stay safe and show respect'. In lessons they work with enthusiasm and resilience to practise new learning. Pupils have high aspirations for their own achievement, which are realised with the support of the school's highly skilled staff. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enjoy many opportunities to make a positive contribution to the school community. In the early years, children take great care of each other and their learning environment. Older pupils act as subject ambassadors and team captains. Others take on the role of sports leaders, organising games and activities for pupils to enjoy at lunchtime. This fosters a strong sense of common purpose throughout the school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
421 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Hopwood Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwood Park Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| All Souls Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 87% met the expected standard |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| Woodland Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Sarah Harland
- Phone
- 01706360494
- Address
- Magdala Street, Heywood, OL10 2HN
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- URN
- 105798
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.