Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth

URN: 119697 • Rochdale OL12 8DB

Overview

Name
Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth
URN
119697
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Joanne Rainey (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01706853545
Website
Visit
Address
Lime Grove, Off John Street, Rochdale OL12 8DB

Summary

Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Rochdale, Lancashire. With a current enrolment of 204 pupils, the school has a capacity of 210, ensuring a close-knit community atmosphere. The school embraces a mixed-gender environment and is committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive educational experience rooted in Catholic values.

The curriculum at Our Lady and St Anselm's is designed to support the holistic development of each child, focusing on academic achievement alongside social, moral, spiritual, and cultural education (SMSC). The school places a strong emphasis on values that prepare students to be responsible citizens in modern Britain, encouraging respect, empathy, and collaboration among peers.

In addition to its academic offerings, the school promotes community involvement through initiatives such as the Friends of Our School group, which fosters parental engagement and support. Parents can find more information about the school’s ethos, uniform requirements, and extended services on the official website.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
204
Boys
115
Girls
89
FSM %
14.20
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 204 115 89 210 14.20
2024-09-11 199 108 91 210 15.60
2023-09-11 203 97 106 210 16.70
2022-09-11 203 97 106 210 16.70
2021-09-11 191 96 95 210 18.30
2020-09-11 186 94 92 196 14.50

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