Shawclough Community Primary School
URN: 105766 • Rochdale OL12 6DE
Overview
- Name
- Shawclough Community Primary School
- URN
- 105766
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joseph Doyle (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01706647991
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Thrum Hall Lane, Rochdale OL12 6DE
Summary
Shawclough Community Primary School, located in Rochdale, serves a mixed-gender population of 444 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school offers a nurturing environment with a commitment to fostering responsible and successful individuals. Headteacher Joseph Doyle emphasizes the importance of community involvement and the well-being of every child, ensuring that safeguarding is a top priority.
The school operates a two-form entry system and includes nursery provision for children from two years old, alongside specialist support areas for pupils with special educational needs. The curriculum is designed around six key drivers, promoting a love of learning and essential skills, with plans for a review in the 2025/26 academic year to enhance educational outcomes further.
Shawclough Community Primary School is dedicated to maintaining high standards, as evidenced by its recent 'Good' rating from OFSTED. The school encourages parental engagement and invites prospective families to visit and learn more about its values, curriculum, and community initiatives. For more information, visit their website at http://www.shawclough.rochdale.sch.uk/.
The school operates a two-form entry system and includes nursery provision for children from two years old, alongside specialist support areas for pupils with special educational needs. The curriculum is designed around six key drivers, promoting a love of learning and essential skills, with plans for a review in the 2025/26 academic year to enhance educational outcomes further.
Shawclough Community Primary School is dedicated to maintaining high standards, as evidenced by its recent 'Good' rating from OFSTED. The school encourages parental engagement and invites prospective families to visit and learn more about its values, curriculum, and community initiatives. For more information, visit their website at http://www.shawclough.rochdale.sch.uk/.
Useful links
- The School Governors (governance)
- SEN (sen)
- Reception Open Events (calendar)
- Admission Information (other)
- Ethos and Values (other)
- Pupil Premium (other)
- Our School (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Rochdale
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 444
- Boys
- 230
- Girls
- 214
- FSM %
- 25.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 444 | 230 | 214 | 420 | 25.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 438 | 236 | 202 | 420 | 21.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 464 | 245 | 219 | 420 | 21.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 464 | 245 | 219 | 420 | 21.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 456 | 236 | 220 | 420 | 20.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 463 | 240 | 223 | 420 | 16.90 |
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