Bamford Academy

URN: 137471 • Manchester OL11 5PS

Overview

Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Ofsted rating
n/a

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Samantha Gaskell (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01706631496
Website
Visit
Address
Belgium Street, Manchester OL11 5PS

Summary

Bamford Academy is a mixed primary school located in Rochdale, Manchester, with a current enrolment of 360 pupils and a capacity for 390. As an academy converter, it operates under the Altus Education Partnership, emphasizing a collaborative approach to education. The school is committed to fostering a positive learning environment where core values of Respect, Responsibility, Perseverance, Kindness, and Acceptance are integral to daily life.

The academy offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to engage students from Reception to Year 6. With fourteen classes, the experienced staff focus on creating enriching learning experiences that promote academic achievement and personal growth. The school aims to develop lifelong learners who are happy, ambitious, and curious about the world around them.

Bamford Academy prides itself on being a diverse and inclusive community where children feel safe and supported. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits, providing opportunities for families to engage with the school's ethos and educational offerings. For further information, parents can contact the school office or visit the website.

Key details

LA
Rochdale
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
ALTUS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
390
Pupils
360
Boys
181
Girls
179
FSM %
16.10
Open date
2011-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 360 181 179 390 16.10
2024-09-11 365 185 180 390 14.00
2023-09-11 330 175 155 345 13.60
2022-09-11 330 175 155 345 13.60
2021-09-11 342 186 156 345 12.60
2020-09-11 329 178 151 330 11.60

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