Lowerplace Primary School
URN: 105777 • Rochdale OL16 4UU
Overview
- Name
- Lowerplace Primary School
- URN
- 105777
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karen Martin (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01706648174
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Kingsway, Rochdale OL16 4UU
Summary
Lowerplace Primary School is a community school located in Rochdale, serving a mixed-gender population of approximately 560 pupils, with a capacity for 600. The school is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The ethos is centred around inclusivity and support, ensuring that every child feels valued and can achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at Lowerplace Primary encompasses a wide range of subjects, including core areas such as reading, writing, and mathematics, alongside creative and physical education. The school prioritises a holistic approach to education, incorporating personal, social, and health education, as well as opportunities for arts and technology. The Early Years Foundation Stage is also a key focus, laying a strong foundation for future learning.
Lowerplace Primary School actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement through various initiatives, including the School PING! app for communication and updates. The school is dedicated to fostering strong relationships with families, ensuring that they are well-informed and involved in their children's education.
The curriculum at Lowerplace Primary encompasses a wide range of subjects, including core areas such as reading, writing, and mathematics, alongside creative and physical education. The school prioritises a holistic approach to education, incorporating personal, social, and health education, as well as opportunities for arts and technology. The Early Years Foundation Stage is also a key focus, laying a strong foundation for future learning.
Lowerplace Primary School actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement through various initiatives, including the School PING! app for communication and updates. The school is dedicated to fostering strong relationships with families, ensuring that they are well-informed and involved in their children's education.
Useful links
- Administer Site (other)
- podcasts (other)
- School Jotter (other)
- mobile app (other)
- school website (other)
- Webanywhere (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Rochdale
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 560
- Boys
- 280
- Girls
- 280
- FSM %
- 35.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 560 | 280 | 280 | 600 | 35.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 553 | 285 | 268 | 547 | 36.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 492 | 262 | 230 | 540 | 40.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 492 | 262 | 230 | 540 | 40.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 469 | 244 | 225 | 540 | 35.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 497 | 253 | 244 | 540 | 29.40 |
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