- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
59 first choices, 58 offers made
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 443
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.8
Schools in OL11
A postcode district in Rochdale
- Postcode district
- 35 schools and nurseries
In short: OL11 is a postcode district in Rochdale with 15 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 17 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3515 primary · 4 secondary · 17 nurseries
Top-rated
All OL11 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in OL11
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 OL11
15 in OL11, best first
Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Rochdale, OL11 2DA · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
27 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 222
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.1
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Rochdale, OL11 1EZ · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
23 first choices, 24 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 213
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
Top Secondary Schools in OL11
4 in OL11, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
175 first choices, 210 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 1,152
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
227 first choices, 227 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.4%
- Pupils
- 1,198
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
Nurseries in OL11
17 in OL11, highest Ofsted grade first
1st Safari - Genesis (Rochdale)
Rochdale, OL11 4HA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bamford Academy Pre-School
Rochdale, OL11 5PS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bamford Pre-School CIC
Rochdale, OL11 5PP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in OL11
1 in OL11, by the school's Eduscope score
Redwood
Rochdale, OL11 5EW · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 14.2%
- Pupils
- 365
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.9
Special Schools in OL11
1 in OL11. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Redwood
Rochdale, OL11 5EW · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 14.2%
- Pupils
- 365
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.9
Private Schools in OL11
2 in OL11. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Beech House School
Rochdale, OL11 4JQ · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 16
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results close to the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1644.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 135
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Nuqtah Primary School
Rochdale, OL11 1QH · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 37
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in OL11, 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.
- Good29
- Not graded yet6
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 OL11 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
OL11 has 35 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 OL11
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 OL11
Nearby areas
How many schools are in OL11?
OL11 has 35 schools, including 15 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 17 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in OL11?
The highest-ranked schools in OL11 on Eduscope are Whittaker Moss Primary School, Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. 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 many private schools are in OL11?
There are 2 independent schools in OL11. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in OL11 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in OL11?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 35 schools in OL11 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.