St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
URN: 151362 • Rochdale OL11 2HB
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
- URN
- 151362
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WATERGROVE TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Brown (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01706648125
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Oldham Road, Rochdale OL11 2HB
Summary
St Mary's Church of England Primary School in Balderstone is an academy converter that has been serving the local community for over 150 years. The school prides itself on its strong Christian values, fostering an inclusive environment where every child is respected and encouraged to thrive. With a capacity of 210 students, St Mary's aims to create a family-oriented atmosphere that celebrates the uniqueness of each individual.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to inspire a lifelong love of learning, promoting curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. The dedicated staff work closely with parents and the wider community to ensure that children receive the support they need academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. The school also offers various interventions and support for students with special educational needs and disabilities.
St Mary's is committed to building a sense of belonging among students and families from all faiths and backgrounds. The school encourages active participation through initiatives like the School Council and various clubs, fostering a strong community spirit that enhances the educational experience for all.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to inspire a lifelong love of learning, promoting curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. The dedicated staff work closely with parents and the wider community to ensure that children receive the support they need academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. The school also offers various interventions and support for students with special educational needs and disabilities.
St Mary's is committed to building a sense of belonging among students and families from all faiths and backgrounds. The school encourages active participation through initiatives like the School Council and various clubs, fostering a strong community spirit that enhances the educational experience for all.
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Key details
- LA
- Rochdale
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WATERGROVE TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2025-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 210 |
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