Newhey Community Primary School
URN: 105789 • Rochdale OL16 4JX
Overview
- Name
- Newhey Community Primary School
- URN
- 105789
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- L Sykes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01706847658
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hawthorn Lane, Rochdale OL16 4JX
Summary
Newhey Community Primary School, located in Rochdale, serves a mixed-gender population of approximately 300 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 295. The school operates as a community primary institution, fostering an inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to contribute and learn from one another. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its motto, "Together Everyone Achieves More," promoting teamwork and collaboration among students, staff, and families.
The school features eleven classes, with dedicated activity areas for both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, providing resources and libraries to support learning. Newhey Community Primary School offers a broad curriculum that includes both academic and extracurricular activities, ensuring a well-rounded education for its pupils.
With a notable percentage of students eligible for free school meals (29.80%), the school is committed to addressing diverse needs and fostering a supportive community. Under the leadership of Headteacher Mrs. Leanne Sykes and Chair of Governors Mrs. Coral Aspinall, Newhey Community Primary School aims to create a nurturing environment conducive to personal and academic growth.
The school features eleven classes, with dedicated activity areas for both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, providing resources and libraries to support learning. Newhey Community Primary School offers a broad curriculum that includes both academic and extracurricular activities, ensuring a well-rounded education for its pupils.
With a notable percentage of students eligible for free school meals (29.80%), the school is committed to addressing diverse needs and fostering a supportive community. Under the leadership of Headteacher Mrs. Leanne Sykes and Chair of Governors Mrs. Coral Aspinall, Newhey Community Primary School aims to create a nurturing environment conducive to personal and academic growth.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Celebration Newsletter (calendar)
- Headteacher's Newsletter (calendar)
- 10 October 2025.pdf (download)
- 3 October 2025.pdf (download)
- 26 September 2025.pdf (download)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Rochdale
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 295
- Pupils
- 300
- Boys
- 158
- Girls
- 142
- FSM %
- 29.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-12-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 300 | 158 | 142 | 295 | 29.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 302 | 166 | 136 | 295 | 27.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 296 | 153 | 143 | 295 | 23.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 296 | 153 | 143 | 295 | 23.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 309 | 149 | 160 | 295 | 18.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 322 | 157 | 165 | 295 | 14.60 |
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