- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
43 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1187%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 234
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
Schools in OL10
A postcode district in Rochdale
- Postcode district
- 29 schools and nurseries
In short: OL10 is a postcode district in Rochdale with 10 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 15 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2910 primary · 5 secondary · 15 nurseries
Top-rated
All OL10 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in OL10
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in OL10
10 in OL10, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
68 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1168%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 421
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.1
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford
Heywood, OL10 4BB · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
35 first choices, 31 offers made
Met the standard at 1176%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 228
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.1
Top Secondary Schools in OL10
5 in OL10, best first
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
Heywood, OL10 2AA · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results above the England average.
181 first choices, 142 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 768
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.2
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results below the England average.
52 first choices, 76 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.7%
- Pupils
- 729
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.8
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results close to the England average.
130 first choices, 207 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.1%
- Pupils
- 974
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.3
Nurseries in OL10
15 in OL10, highest Ofsted grade first
Beehive Daycare
Heywood, OL10 3HH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Building Blocks Day Nursery (NW) LTD
Heywood, OL10 3PN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Cabbage Patch Preschool
Heywood, OL10 3RD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in OL10
1 in OL10, by the school's Eduscope score
Heywood Academy
Rochdale, OL10 4TW · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 21
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.3
Special Schools in OL10
2 in OL10. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Oak Haven School
Heywood, OL10 3PY · Special · All-through · Ages 7 to 16
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 41.6%
- Pupils
- 98
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.5
Heywood Academy
Rochdale, OL10 4TW · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 21
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.3
The map
See them as a listEvery school in OL10, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding3
- Good14
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet11
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every OL10 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
OL10 has 29 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in OL10
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about OL10
Nearby areas
How many schools are in OL10?
OL10 has 29 schools, including 10 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 15 nurseries, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in OL10?
The highest-ranked schools in OL10 on Eduscope are All Souls Church of England Primary School, Hopwood Community Primary School, St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in OL10?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 29 schools in OL10 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.