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Nursery (incl. primary schools with a nursery)
Council: Rochdale

Kentmere Primary Academy

Rochdale, Rochdale - OL12 9EE

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Kentmere Academy, every pupil is nurtured and encouraged to fulfil their potential – our aim, to stretch the most able and support the least confident, informs and guides all that we do. We want all our pupils to achieve their best both academically and socially.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

Littleborough Community Primary School

Littleborough, Rochdale - OL15 9HW

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

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Marland Hill Community Primary School

Rochdale, Rochdale - OL11 4QW

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Marland Hill we strive to create a safe, nurturing environment in which we can support our children to thrive. We want our children to:”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School

Rochdale, Rochdale - OL12 7DJ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Meanwood Community Primary School is a vibrant school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Middleton Parish Church School

Manchester, Rochdale - M24 5DL

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We are a Church of England Primary school that sits in the heart of Middleton. We have high expectations of our children and have a dedicated staff team who are committed to providing an exciting environment in which they can learn.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvementCategory of concern

Moorhouse Academy

Rochdale, Rochdale - OL16 4DR

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We learn to live healthily and happily and love to learn in a fun and caring environment to secure successful futures for all.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Newhey Community Primary School

Rochdale, Rochdale - OL16 4JX

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Newhey Community Primary School is an inclusive school where every child matters. We are committed to developing the whole-child and promoting a sense of self through our appreciation and celebration of difference and diversity.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Norden Primary Academy

Rochdale, Rochdale - OL12 7RQ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Choosing the right school for your child is vitally important. We all want the very best education for our children, but we also want our children to be safe, happy and to feel secure. We believe we offer all these things.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Heywood, Rochdale - OL10 3PD

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Rochdale, Rochdale - OL16 4AW

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Sandbrook Community Primary School

Rochdale, Rochdale - OL11 2LR

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“The Equality Act 2010 replaced nine major Acts of Parliament, as well as almost a hundred sets of regulations, dealing with equality and discrimination. The Act provides a single, consolidated source of discrimination law, covering all the types of discrimination that are unlawful.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Shawclough Community Primary School

Rochdale, Rochdale - OL12 6DE

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Shawclough Primary is a two form entry primary school that caters for pupils from their earliest years through to Year 6. We are fortunate to have a nursery provision that welcomes children from two years old, giving families excellent early years support.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School

Littleborough, Rochdale - OL15 0ES

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Spotland Primary Academy

Rochdale, Rochdale - OL12 6QG

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: InadequateQuality of education: InadequateCategory of concern

Springside

Manchester, Rochdale - OL16 2SU

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

Not applicableSince 2007Ofsted: Good

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Rochdale, Rochdale - OL12 9QA

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School

Manchester, Rochdale - M24 2BE

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our Christian vision encompasses our Christian values. Our key values are love, forgiveness, respect, friendship and courage. They underpin everything that we do at St Gabriel's.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Rochdale, Rochdale - OL11 1EZ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Heywood, Rochdale - OL10 4XB

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“St. Luke’s CE Primary school provides a journey to discover ‘life in all its fullness’. John 10:10. Where children flourish, are happy and succeed.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Outstanding

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Littleborough, Rochdale - OL15 8DU

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good