Whittaker Moss Primary School

URN: 105781 • Rochdale OL11 5XP

Overview

Name
Whittaker Moss Primary School
URN
105781
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
66.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Melanie Backhouse (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01706342342
Website
Visit
Address
Highwood, Rochdale OL11 5XP

Summary

Whittaker Moss Primary School is a community school located in Rochdale, serving a mixed-gender population of 437 pupils aged 3 to 11. Established in 1982, the school is housed in a single-storey, open-plan building designed to foster a collaborative learning environment. The school emphasizes a balanced approach to education, combining high academic standards with an engaging and varied curriculum that aims to instill a love for learning in students.

The school’s mission focuses on the holistic development of children, promoting confidence and creativity while ensuring they mature socially, emotionally, and physically. Literacy, mathematics, and ICT are prioritized as foundational skills for success. Whittaker Moss encourages parental involvement and strives to create a supportive community by providing clear communication and opportunities for parents to engage in their children's education.

Admissions to the school follow specific criteria, prioritizing children in care, those with siblings already attending, and proximity to the school. The school aims to maintain a welcoming and secure environment where good behavior is expected, and children feel valued and respected.

Key details

LA
Rochdale
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
436
Pupils
437
Boys
224
Girls
213
FSM %
6.10
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 437 224 213 436 6.10
2024-09-11 440 223 217 436 6.30
2023-09-11 420 211 209 436 7.80
2022-09-11 420 211 209 401 7.80
2021-09-11 395 198 197 401 7.90
2020-09-11 398 205 193 353 5.80

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