Sandbrook Community Primary School

URN: 134966 • Rochdale OL11 2LR

Overview

Name
Sandbrook Community Primary School
URN
134966
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
47.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Katie Charlton (since 2025)
Telephone
Website
Address
Hartley Lane, Rochdale OL11 2LR

Summary

Sandbrook Community Primary School, located in Rochdale, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 626 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 630. The school is committed to providing meaningful and engaging learning experiences that prepare students for future educational stages and life beyond school. Guided by core values of Respect, Honesty, and Love, Sandbrook fosters an inclusive environment where every child is valued as a unique individual.

The school emphasizes high expectations for all students, supported by a dedicated staff team that helps children achieve their potential. Sandbrook offers various extracurricular opportunities, including the D6 programme, which pairs primary pupils with high school students for additional learning support on Saturday mornings. This initiative has been shown to positively impact academic outcomes.

With a significant percentage of pupils (46.6%) eligible for free school meals, Sandbrook is deeply embedded in its community, striving to create a nurturing atmosphere where children can grow and develop strong relationships. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and reach out for any inquiries.

Key details

LA
Rochdale
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
630
Pupils
626
Boys
323
Girls
303
FSM %
46.60
Open date
2005-09-01
Close date
2023-02-28
Last Ofsted
2020-02-19
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 626 323 303 630 46.60
2024-09-11 626 323 303 630 46.60
2023-09-11 611 313 298 630 47.90
2022-09-11 611 313 298 630 47.90
2021-09-11 610 309 301 630 46.10
2020-09-11 629 313 316 630 42.00

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