Kentmere Primary Academy
Kentmere Avenue, Smallbridge, Rochdale, OL12 9EEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kentmere Primary Academy is a primary school in Rochdale for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 105 schools in Rochdale. It ranks 3rd of 32 primary schools in Rochdale. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 January 2018, report published 27 February 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 July 2024
Pupils thrive at this warm and welcoming school. They love coming to school early each day and they engage in learning from the outset. Pupils described their teachers and peers as 'kind' and 'caring'. They were unanimous in the view that they feel safe and happy in school. The school is highly ambitious for each and every pupil, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils readily rise to meet the incredibly high expectations that the school has for them. They are enthusiastic and motivated. Pupils achieve exceptionally well across the curriculum. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. The school's golden rules of being ready, respectful and safe are well understood and enacted by all, including children in the early years. The school has created a strong sense of community. For example, pupils and their families benefit from learning together about important topics such as how to keep safe online. Pupils flourish as a result of the school's steadfast commitment to supporting their wider personal development. They hone their talents through the praiseworthy extra-curricular offer available to them, which includes a wide variety of clubs and visits. For example, the choir has performed at a local theatre and many younger pupils represented the school in an athletics competition.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
353 pupils on roll, with places for 345
Schools near Kentmere Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Hamer Community Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Heybrook Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WATERGROVE TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Co Headteacher Nicola Howard (CEdO) and Claire Moseley (Head of School)
- Phone
- 01706647533
- Address
- Kentmere Avenue, Smallbridge, Rochdale, OL12 9EE
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- URN
- 141400
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.