Newhey Community Primary School
Newhey Community Primary School is a primary school (Community school), ages 3–11, in Rochdale, OL16, run by Rochdale council. It has 285 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (17 March 2026): Report card: Expected standard in all 7 graded areas.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in all 7 graded areas — inspected 17 March 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Early years | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 56 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 43 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 285 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 30.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 6% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 23% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 5.67% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
Other schools in the same council and phase. Ordered by distance where coordinates are available, then by name; locations may be postcode centres.
- St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
- Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School
- Crossgates Primary School
- Moorhouse Academy
- Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
- St Peter's Church of England Primary School
- Lowerplace Primary School
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone