St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Muriel Street, Rochdale, OL16 5JQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Rochdale for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 105 schools in Rochdale. It ranks 21st of 32 primary schools in Rochdale. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 April 2017, report published 25 May 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 November 2022
Pupils, including children in the early years, thrive at this popular and welcoming school. They love to come to school each day. Leaders and staff have created a caring community where pupils feel valued, happy and safe. Pupils are confident that there are many trusted adults in school to whom they can go if they have any worries or concerns. Younger pupils also appreciate the help and support that the Year 6 pupils provide, for example helping them to find friends and join in with games at breaktimes. Leaders have very high expectations of pupils' conduct and behaviour, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils work hard to meet these expectations in all aspects of school life. Pupils' manners are impeccable. They treat each other with the utmost respect. Leaders make sure that there are effective systems in place to deal with any incidents of bullying swiftly and effectively. Leaders have designed an engaging curriculum for all. They expect pupils to work hard and to try their best during lessons. Children and pupils listen attentively to their teachers. They are highly eager to learn. As a result, the majority of pupils learn well across the curriculum. Pupils greatly value the wealth of activities that leaders provide to enhance the curriculum and to prepare them for life in modern Britain. Pupils love to spend time in the school's extensive and well-resourced grounds. They spoke fondly about taking part in woodland walks and looking for frogs in the school's pond.
What the school should improve
- In a very small number of subjects, some teachers do not consistently deliver the curriculum in the way that was intended by subject leaders. This means that there are some gaps in pupils' knowledge. Governors and leaders should ensure that staff are supported to deliver these curriculums consistently well so that pupils know more and remember more in the longer term.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
455 pupils on roll, with places for 472
Schools near St Peter's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowerplace Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Deeplish Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Aelred Whelan
- Phone
- 01706648195
- Address
- Muriel Street, Rochdale, OL16 5JQ
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- URN
- 105803
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.