St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford
URN: 105813 • Heywood OL10 4BB
Overview
- Name
- St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford
- URN
- 105813
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 74.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Melanie Barratt (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01706369339
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bury and Rochdale Old Road, Heywood OL10 4BB
Summary
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, located in Bamford, Heywood, is a voluntary aided primary school with a mixed-gender enrolment of 231 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school operates from 8:55 am to 3:30 pm, providing a structured learning environment that includes a lunch hour and designated playtimes. St Michael's is committed to fostering a caring and supportive atmosphere, underpinned by its Christian ethos, which encourages each child to reach their full potential academically, socially, and spiritually.
The curriculum at St Michael's is designed to engage students in a variety of subjects, including English, mathematics, and physical education, while also promoting personal development through PSHE and extra-curricular activities. The school places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and the well-being of its pupils, ensuring a secure environment for learning.
St Michael's has received an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted in May 2024, reflecting its high standards in education and community involvement. The school actively encourages parental engagement and feedback, with various opportunities for parents to participate in school life and support their children's education.
The curriculum at St Michael's is designed to engage students in a variety of subjects, including English, mathematics, and physical education, while also promoting personal development through PSHE and extra-curricular activities. The school places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and the well-being of its pupils, ensuring a secure environment for learning.
St Michael's has received an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted in May 2024, reflecting its high standards in education and community involvement. The school actively encourages parental engagement and feedback, with various opportunities for parents to participate in school life and support their children's education.
Useful links
- Governor Blog (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- OUR CALENDAR View our school Calendar (calendar)
- School Blog (other)
- Nursery (other)
- Headteacher Blog (other)
- PTA Blog (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies and Statutory Information (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
- 210
- Pupils
- 231
- Boys
- 121
- Girls
- 110
- FSM %
- 5.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 231 | 121 | 110 | 210 | 5.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 232 | 118 | 114 | 210 | 5.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 224 | 117 | 107 | 210 | 4.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 224 | 117 | 107 | 210 | 4.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 236 | 128 | 108 | 210 | 4.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 233 | 126 | 107 | 210 | 4.00 |
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