St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone

URN: 105804 • Rochdale OL11 2HB

Overview

Name
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
URN
105804
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
51.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Joanne Brown (since 2025)
Telephone
01706648125
Website
Visit
Address
Oldham Road, Rochdale OL11 2HB

Summary

St Mary’s Church of England Primary School in Balderstone is a voluntary controlled school that has been serving its community for over 150 years. With a mixed-gender enrolment of 208 pupils, the school prides itself on fostering a nurturing environment grounded in Christian values. The ethos of the school emphasizes respect, inclusivity, and the celebration of each child's uniqueness, ensuring that all families, regardless of their faith background, feel welcomed.

The curriculum at St Mary’s is designed to inspire a lifelong love of learning, promoting curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking among students. The dedicated staff work collaboratively with parents and the wider community to support children’s academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development. Special educational needs and disabilities are addressed through a committed inclusion team, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive.

St Mary’s operates a school day from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm and offers various extracurricular activities, including clubs and a breakfast and afterschool program. The school encourages parental involvement and values open communication, making it a vibrant and supportive community for families.

Key details

LA
Rochdale
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
Not applicable
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
208
Boys
117
Girls
91
FSM %
39.40
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
2025-01-31
Last Ofsted
2022-10-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 208 117 91 210 39.40
2024-09-11 207 107 100 210 41.50
2023-09-11 208 109 99 210 47.10
2022-09-11 208 109 99 210 47.10
2021-09-11 208 111 97 210 41.30
2020-09-11 209 109 100 210 37.30

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