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Schools in OL12

A postcode district in Rochdale

  • Postcode district
  • 44 schools and nurseries

In short: OL12 is a postcode district in Rochdale with 23 primary schools, 9 secondary schools and 13 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries4423 primary · 9 secondary · 13 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in OL12

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.

All OL12 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in OL12

23 in OL12, best first

Caldershaw Primary School

Rochdale, OL12 7QL · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

74 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1190%

England 62%

Days missed
4.1%
Pupils
235
Pupils per teacher
26.7
View school Caldershaw Primary School

Kentmere Primary Academy

Rochdale, OL12 9EE · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

79 first choices, 45 offers made

Met the standard at 1171%

England 62%

Days missed
4.2%
Pupils
353
Pupils per teacher
17.6
View school Kentmere Primary Academy
See all 23 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in OL12

9 in OL12, best first

Whitworth Community High School

Rochdale, OL12 8TS · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

165 first choices, 125 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1647.4

England 46.2

Days missed
5.9%
Pupils
654
Pupils per teacher
17.9
View school Whitworth Community High School

Wardle Academy

Rochdale, OL12 9RD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

259 first choices, 264 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1644.6

England 46.2

Days missed
9.0%
Pupils
1,366
Pupils per teacher
16.6
View school Wardle Academy

Falinge Park High School

Rochdale, OL12 6LD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

261 first choices, 266 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1643.2

England 46.2

Days missed
10.3%
Pupils
1,344
Pupils per teacher
15.6
View school Falinge Park High School
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Nurseries in OL12

13 in OL12, highest Ofsted grade first

Aunt Mary's

Rochdale, OL12 6BG · Nursery

  • Ofsted:Good

Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.

View school Aunt Mary's
See all 13 nurseries

Sixth Forms in OL12

1 in OL12, by the school's Eduscope score

Special Schools in OL12

5 in OL12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Great Howarth School

Rochdale, OL12 9HJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
35
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Great Howarth School

Healey Learning Centre

Rochdale, OL12 6LN · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
34
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Healey Learning Centre

Meadows School

Rochdale, OL12 9EN · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
10
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Meadows School

Private Schools in OL12

9 in OL12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Great Howarth School

Rochdale, OL12 9HJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
35
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Great Howarth School

Healey Learning Centre

Rochdale, OL12 6LN · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
34
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Healey Learning Centre

Meadows School

Rochdale, OL12 9EN · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
10
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Meadows School
The map

Every school in OL12, 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.

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Howard Street Nursery School, GoodShawclough Community Primary School, GoodGreenbank Primary School, GoodHeybrook Primary School, GoodMeanwood Community Nursery and Primary School, GoodAll Saints Church of England Primary School, Good in every areaHealey Foundation Primary School, GoodTonacliffe Primary School, GoodSt Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School, GoodOur Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth, GoodWhitworth Community High School, GoodRochdale Islamic Academy, GoodGreat Howarth School, GoodMeadows School, GoodWardle Academy, GoodKentmere Primary Academy, OutstandingRochdale Sixth Form College, OutstandingSt James' Church of England Primary School, Expected standard in every areaSt Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Expected standard in every areaSt Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, GoodRochdale Islamic Academy, Requires improvementSt John With St Michael Church of England Primary School, GoodWillow View School, GoodFalinge Park High School, GoodHealey Learning Centre, GoodNorden Primary Academy, GoodWhitehall Academy, Expected standard in every areaSpotland Primary Academy, InadequateSt Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Requires improvementCaldershaw Primary School, OutstandingDarul Madinah Rochdale LtdDarul Madinah Rochdale LtdCrescent Nursery Spotland, GoodThe Shutters Village Day Nursery, GoodSmall World Nurseries Ltd, GoodAshworth View Nursery, GoodSt Vincent's de Paul RC Pre-School Group CIC, GoodAunt Mary's, GoodLittle Sparks Wardle, GoodHopwood Hall College Nursery, Expected standard in every areaWhitworth Playgroup, GoodLittlesteps (Rochdale) Ltd, GoodThe Old Library, GoodLittle Stars Pre-School, Safeguarding not met
  • Outstanding3
  • Good30
  • Requires improvement2
  • Inadequate1
  • Not graded yet8
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Schools in OL12 sit in 2 council areas. 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 OL12 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

OL12 has 44 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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about OL12

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How many schools are in OL12?

OL12 has 44 schools, including 23 primary schools, 9 secondary schools, 13 nurseries, 9 independent schools, 5 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 OL12?

The highest-ranked schools in OL12 on Eduscope are Caldershaw Primary School, Kentmere Primary Academy, Healey Foundation Primary School. 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 OL12?

There are 9 independent schools in OL12. 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 OL12 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in OL12?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 44 schools in OL12 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.

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