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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governor Blog (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- School Blog (other)
- Amethyst Class (other)
- Headteacher Blog (other)
- PTA Blog (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Admissions Policy 2026-2027.pdf (other)
Nearby alternatives
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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