Caldershaw Primary School

URN: 105779 • Rochdale OL12 7QL

Overview

Name
Caldershaw Primary School
URN
105779
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
73.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ruth Trainor (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01706658623
Website
Visit
Address
Edenfield Road, Rochdale OL12 7QL

Summary

Caldershaw Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Rochdale, with a current enrolment of 231 pupils and a capacity of 236. The school prides itself on nurturing a supportive environment where children are encouraged to develop confidence, resilience, and independence. Caldershaw has received an 'outstanding' rating from Ofsted in April 2024, highlighting its commitment to high standards in education and behaviour.

The curriculum at Caldershaw is designed to provide a strong foundation based on the National Curriculum, enriched by various experiences such as trips and guest visitors. The school emphasizes the importance of mental wellbeing through its MyHappyMind programme and promotes healthy lifestyles, being a Green Flag Eco school for over a decade. The CARE values—Care, Achieve, Respect, and Everyone is included—are central to the school ethos and guide students' behaviour and attitudes.

Caldershaw Primary also actively engages with the community and offers a range of support services for families, including before and after school clubs and free school meals. The school is dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment where every child can thrive academically and socially. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.

Key details

LA
Rochdale
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
236
Pupils
231
Boys
127
Girls
104
FSM %
8.70
Open date
Close date
2025-06-30
Last Ofsted
2024-04-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 231 127 104 236 8.70
2024-09-11 241 127 114 236 8.70
2023-09-11 236 115 121 236 10.40
2022-09-11 236 115 121 236 10.40
2021-09-11 237 117 120 236 11.00
2020-09-11 242 119 123 236 11.30

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