Parkfield Primary School
Harold Street, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4AFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Parkfield Primary School is a primary school in Manchester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 105 schools in Rochdale. It ranks 140th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 June 2023, report published 20 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 June 2023
At Parkfield, everyone is made to feel a part of the school community, regardless of their differences. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from positive relationships with staff. Pupils trust that staff will help them with any concerns. This helps pupils to feel safe at school. The school values underpin the friendly environment. Pupils take pride in their school and place a high value on being a 'Parkfielder'. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Many pupils try to meet these expectations and learning is rarely interrupted. Most pupils treat one another with respect and strive to be kind. Pupils told inspectors that they value the strong friendships that they have in school. This makes them feel happy. Leaders have effective systems to identify and deal with any incidents of bullying. Pupils make the most of the leadership opportunities provided for them. Members of the 'Tech Team' regularly lead assemblies on e-safety. 'Playground Pals' help to support their younger peers with playing games and using sports equipment. These opportunities help pupils to develop their understanding of teamwork and empathy. Leaders expect pupils to learn a rich body of knowledge during their time at school. Pupils achieve well through the support they receive and in the knowledge that individuality is celebrated.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, some older pupils have gaps in their knowledge as a result of weaknesses in the previous curriculum. This prevents them from learning all that they should. Leaders should ensure that teachers address the gaps in pupils' knowledge so that they can progress through the new curriculums.
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not assured themselves that the curriculum is being delivered as intended. Some teachers do not teach all of the specific knowledge that is set out in the curriculum. As a result, some pupils do not achieve as well as they should. Leaders should ensure that teachers deliver the curriculum as intended.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
212 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Parkfield Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Middleton Parish Church School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Inadequate to good | Not published |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 59% met the expected standard |
| Bowlee Park Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| Rhodes Green CE Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 0% 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
- Mr Marc Kemp
- Phone
- 01616432592
- Address
- Harold Street, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4AF
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- URN
- 105799
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.