St Thomas' Church of England Primary School

URN: 105824 • Rochdale OL16 3QZ

Overview

Name
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
URN
105824
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
R Williams (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01706847093
Website
Visit
Address
Huddersfield Road, Rochdale OL16 3QZ

Summary

St Thomas' Church of England Primary School, located in Rochdale, is a voluntary aided primary school catering to children aged 4 to 11. With a current enrolment of 128 pupils and a capacity of 147, the school emphasizes a nurturing environment where every child is valued. The school’s ethos, encapsulated in the motto "Love God, Love Learning, Love One Another," promotes personal growth through Christian values such as love, respect, and compassion.

The curriculum at St Thomas' is designed to be broad and balanced, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its learners. Children are taught in mixed-age classes, supported by experienced staff and teaching assistants. The school places a strong emphasis on developing responsible and independent learners, encouraging them to embrace diversity and become caring British citizens.

Extracurricular activities play a significant role in school life, with a variety of sports and music programs available. The school has achieved recognition for its commitment to sports and offers opportunities for children to participate in competitions, including those specifically for students with additional needs. St Thomas' is dedicated to fostering a strong sense of community and safeguarding the welfare of all its pupils.

Key details

LA
Rochdale
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
147
Pupils
128
Boys
61
Girls
67
FSM %
25.00
Open date
Close date
2025-03-31
Last Ofsted
2023-10-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 128 61 67 147 25.00
2024-09-11 137 69 68 147 29.90
2023-09-11 152 73 79 147 21.10
2022-09-11 152 73 79 147 21.10
2021-09-11 153 74 79 147 19.00
2020-09-11 155 72 83 147 12.90

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