- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
40 first choices, 42 offers made
Met the standard at 1162%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 312
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.1
Schools in OL16
A postcode district in Rochdale
- Postcode district
- 32 schools and nurseries
In short: OL16 is a postcode district in Rochdale with 15 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 14 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3215 primary · 5 secondary · 14 nurseries
Top-rated
All OL16 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in OL16
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 OL16
15 in OL16, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
16 first choices, 17 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 192
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
58 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1153%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 455
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.1
Top Secondary Schools in OL16
5 in OL16, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
277 first choices, 262 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 1,331
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
206 first choices, 230 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.8%
- Pupils
- 1,289
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Rochdale, OL16 4RX · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results well below the England average.
103 first choices, 127 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1637.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.6%
- Pupils
- 1,023
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.7
Nurseries in OL16
14 in OL16, highest Ofsted grade first
1st Safari - Genesis (Milnrow)
Rochdale, OL16 4HP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Abracadabra Pre-School
Rochdale, OL16 4LD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Channings Childcare Ltd Kingsway
Rochdale, OL16 5HN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in OL16
2 in OL16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Brookland School
Royton, OL16 3NP · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 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
- 29
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Springside
Manchester, OL16 2SU · Special · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 13.6%
- Pupils
- 152
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.4
Private Schools in OL16
1 in OL16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Brookland School
Royton, OL16 3NP · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 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
- 29
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in OL16, 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.
- Good24
- Requires improvement2
- Not graded yet5
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 OL16 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
OL16 has 32 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 OL16
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 OL16
Nearby areas
How many schools are in OL16?
OL16 has 32 schools, including 15 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 14 nurseries, 1 independent school, 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 OL16?
The highest-ranked schools in OL16 on Eduscope are Hollingworth Academy, Crossgates Primary School, Milnrow Parish Church of England 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 OL16?
There is 1 independent school in OL16, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in OL16?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 32 schools in OL16 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.