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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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