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Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Sutherland Road, Heywood, Rochdale, OL10 3PD

Good

Inspected 12 September 2023

Good
Ofsted
48%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
216
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Heywood, Rochdale, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 216 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 September 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 39.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 28.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Rochdale →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
216 / 220 (98%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Roman Catholic
Last Ofsted Inspection
12 September 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

39.6%
Free school meals
28.2%
EAL
4.2%
SEN support
23.6%
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)

48%
Expected standard (RWM)
0%
Higher standard (RWM)
101
Avg reading score
99
Avg maths score

Attendance

6.8%
Overall absence
19.6%
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.

8.45
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24
24.8
Pupils per teacher
↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24
9.15
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +1.7 vs 2023/24
£51,376
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 20% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,676 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1.5
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -0.5 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.

£7,594
Spend per pupil
£7,819
Income per pupil
62%
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
Sutherland Road, Heywood, Rochdale, OL10 3PD
Phone
01706360827
Head Teacher
Hollie Aspinall

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant Level 1
Fixed term or temporaryPart time
Closes 8 Nov 2026View & apply
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant Level 2
Fixed term or temporaryPart time
Closes 8 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Heywood, Rochdale, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have?
Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has 216 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 September 2023).
How does Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
48% of pupils at Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is part of ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is located at Sutherland Road, Heywood, Rochdale, OL10 3PD.

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