How many pupils does Hopwood Community Primary School have?

Hopwood Community Primary School has 419 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Hopwood Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Hopwood Community Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 January 2024).

How does Hopwood Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

68% of pupils at Hopwood Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Hopwood Community Primary School?

Hopwood Community Primary School is located at Magdala Street, Heywood, Rochdale, OL10 2HN.

Hopwood Community Primary School

Magdala Street, Heywood, Rochdale, OL10 2HN

Outstanding

Inspected 30 January 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

68%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

419

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Hopwood Community Primary School

Hopwood Community Primary School is a community school in Heywood, Rochdale, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 419 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 January 2024) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Rochdale →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 419 / 420 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 30 January 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

18.1%

Free school meals

13.8%

EAL

2.4%

SEN support

13.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

68%

Expected standard (RWM)

13%

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

107

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.8%

Overall absence

6.0%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

21.66

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24

19.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

16.54

Teaching assistants (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

£41,374

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£371 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,970

Spend per pupil

£5,970

Income per pupil

48%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Magdala Street, Heywood, Rochdale, OL10 2HN
Phone: 01706360494
Headteacher: Sarah Harland
Website: www.hopwoodcommunityprimary.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hopwood Community Primary School?: Hopwood Community Primary School is a community school in Heywood, Rochdale, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Hopwood Community Primary School have?: Hopwood Community Primary School has 419 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Hopwood Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Hopwood Community Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 January 2024).
How does Hopwood Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 68% of pupils at Hopwood Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Hopwood Community Primary School?: Hopwood Community Primary School is located at Magdala Street, Heywood, Rochdale, OL10 2HN.

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