How many pupils does St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford have?

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford has 231 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

76% of pupils at St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford

Bury and Rochdale Old Road, Heywood, Rochdale, OL10 4BB

Outstanding

Inspected 8 May 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

76%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

231

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary aided school

Type

About St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford is a voluntary aided school in Heywood, Rochdale, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 231 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 6.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Rochdale →
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 231 / 210 (110%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 May 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

6.6%

Free school meals

EAL

2.6%

SEN support

11.3%

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)

76%

Expected standard (RWM)

10%

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

107

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.9%

Overall absence

5.1%

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.

11.29

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

20.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

10.31

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +3.1 vs 2023/24

£44,808

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,406 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.

£5,996

Spend per pupil

£6,024

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: Bury and Rochdale Old Road, Heywood, Rochdale, OL10 4BB
Phone: 01706369339
Headteacher: Melanie Barratt
Website: http://www.stmichaelscebam.rochdale.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford?: St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford is a voluntary aided school in Heywood, Rochdale, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford have?: St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford has 231 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford's Ofsted rating?: St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024).
How does St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 76% of pupils at St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford?: St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford is located at Bury and Rochdale Old Road, Heywood, Rochdale, OL10 4BB.

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