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Littleborough, Rochdale · ranked for your family, with the reasons

9 state primary schools within 2 miles and 9 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of OL15, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near OL15

9 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of OL15, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Littleborough Community Primary School

    State primary · Littleborough · 0.31 miles

    79of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.31 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)

    How it scored 79
    • Resultsmatters13.3 of 20 points

      Top 34% of 14,817 state schools in England: 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.9 of 20 points

      0.31 miles from the middle of OL15, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Littleborough · 0.16 miles

    76of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.16 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024)

    How it scored 76
    • Resultsmatters13.9 of 20 points

      Top 31% of 14,817 state schools in England: 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.4 of 20 points

      0.16 miles from the middle of OL15, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Littleborough · 0.20 miles

    70of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.20 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2021)

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters6.1 of 20 points

      Better than 30% of 14,817 state schools in England: 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in November 2021: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18 of 20 points

      0.20 miles from the middle of OL15, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

    State primary · Church of England · Rochdale · 1.0 miles

    64of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 20% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters16.2 of 20 points

      Top 20% of 14,817 state schools in England: 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, March 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10 of 20 points

      1.0 miles from the middle of OL15, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School

    State primary · Littleborough · 1.0 miles

    59of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 1.0 miles

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters7.5 of 20 points

      Better than 37% of 14,817 state schools in England: 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.9 of 20 points

      1.0 miles from the middle of OL15, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 1.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School

    State primary · Church of England/Methodist · Littleborough · 1.0 miles

    59of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 1.0 miles

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters1 of 20 points

      Better than 5% of 14,817 state schools in England: 37% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.7 of 20 points

      1.0 miles from the middle of OL15, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 1.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Kentmere Primary Academy

    State primary · Rochdale · 1.9 miles

    55of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding (2024) · results: top 31% in England · absence 4.2% (similar schools 5.8%)

    How it scored 55
    • Resultsmatters13.9 of 20 points

      Top 31% of 14,817 state schools in England: 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in July 2024: School remains Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.1 of 20 points

      1.9 miles from the middle of OL15, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 45 of 79. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Rochdale · 1.9 miles

    53of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · classes of 20 on average

    How it scored 53
    • Resultsmatters5.5 of 20 points

      Better than 27% of 14,817 state schools in England: 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.2 of 20 points

      1.9 miles from the middle of OL15, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 85.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 19.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. St James' Church of England Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Rochdale · 1.4 miles

    48of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard · results: better than 32% of schools in England

    How it scored 48
    • Resultsmatters6.5 of 20 points

      Better than 32% of 14,817 state schools in England: 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, April 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6 of 20 points

      1.4 miles from the middle of OL15, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 30.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near OL15

9 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of OL15, ranked by what matters to you. 4 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Hollingworth Academy

    State secondary · Rochdale · 2.5 miles

    65of 100

    Places reached 2.52 miles in 2025 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 2.5 miles

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters9.7 of 20 points

      Better than 48% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.02 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.9 of 20 points

      2.5 miles from the middle of OL15, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters19.9 of 20 points

      In 2025 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.52 miles away; this school is 2.53 miles from the middle of OL15, further than that. Rochdale Borough Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 24.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Wardle Academy

    State secondary · Rochdale · 1.2 miles

    63of 100

    Places reached 2.30 miles in 2025 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · 1.2 miles

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters3.2 of 20 points

      Better than 16% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.49 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of OL15, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2025 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.30 miles away; this school is 1.24 miles from the middle of OL15, closer than that. Rochdale Borough Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 31.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Oulder Hill Leadership Academy

    State secondary · Rochdale · 4.1 miles

    60of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · results: better than 41% of schools in England

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters8.3 of 20 points

      Better than 41% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.11 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.5 of 20 points

      4.1 miles from the middle of OL15, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 4.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Whitworth Community High School

    State secondary · ROCHDALE · 3.5 miles

    49of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · results: better than 43% of schools in England · absence 5.9% (similar schools 8.5%)

    How it scored 49
    • Resultsmatters8.7 of 20 points

      Better than 43% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.08 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.8 of 20 points

      3.5 miles from the middle of OL15, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 124 of 165. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 11.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. The Crompton House Church of England Academy

    State secondary · Church of England · Oldham · 4.4 miles

    44of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · results: better than 48% of schools in England · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 44
    • Resultsmatters9.7 of 20 points

      Better than 48% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.02 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in May 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.3 of 20 points

      4.4 miles from the middle of OL15, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 261 of 333. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 12.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Rochdale · 4.2 miles

    40of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · classes of 23 on average · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022)

    How it scored 40
    • Resultsmatters2.2 of 20 points

      Better than 11% of 3,223 state schools in England: Attainment 8 of 37.9 in 2025/26 (England 47.4). No Progress 8 is published for it, so this is Attainment 8. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2022: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.4 of 20 points

      4.2 miles from the middle of OL15, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 105.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Falinge Park High School

    State secondary · Rochdale · 3.2 miles

    39of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (Concerns) (2023) · 3.2 miles · results: better than 34% of schools in England

    How it scored 39
    • Resultsmatters6.9 of 20 points

      Better than 34% of 3,223 state schools in England: Attainment 8 of 43.2 in 2025/26 (England 47.4). No Progress 8 is published for it, so this is Attainment 8. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2023: School remains Good (Concerns). Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.1 of 20 points

      3.2 miles from the middle of OL15, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2025 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.04 miles away; this school is 3.23 miles from the middle of OL15, further than that. Rochdale Borough Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 14.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Matthew Moss High School

    State secondary · Rochdale · 4.8 miles

    39of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · results: better than 47% of schools in England · classes of 23 on average

    How it scored 39
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.03 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in April 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters0.8 of 20 points

      4.8 miles from the middle of OL15, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2025 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.10 miles away; this school is 4.80 miles from the middle of OL15, further than that. Rochdale Borough Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 24.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Kingsway Park High School

    State secondary · Rochdale · 3.3 miles

    35of 100

    Classes of 22 on average · 3.3 miles · absence 9.8% (similar schools 9.7%)

    How it scored 35
    • Resultsmatters3.2 of 20 points

      Better than 16% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.49 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2025: Some aspects not as strong. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.8 of 20 points

      3.3 miles from the middle of OL15, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters1.6 of 20 points

      In 2025 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.72 miles away; this school is 3.31 miles from the middle of OL15, further than that. Rochdale Borough Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 24.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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