Norden Primary Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Shawfield Lane, Norden, Rochdale, OL12 7RQOpen in maps

Norden Primary Academy is a primary school in Rochdale for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 105 schools in Rochdale. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 3 October 2012, report published 26 October 2012

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

370 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals14.1%

14.1%, 12.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language17.3%

17.3%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.7%

12.7%, 2.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.6%

4.6%, 1.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Norden Primary Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Whittaker Moss Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good74% met the expected standard
St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy0.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvementNot published
Caldershaw Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published
Bamford Academy1 mileOfsted: Good50% met the expected standard
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good39% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Rachael Bentham
Phone
01706641013
Website
norden.theharmonytrust.org
Address
Shawfield Lane, Norden, Rochdale, OL12 7RQ
Local authority
Rochdale
URN
151320

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.