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Primary schools in and near Milnrow

All 3 primary schools in Milnrow, and the nearest just outside.

3 schools in Milnrow

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  1. Moorhouse Academy

    Rochdale, OL16 4DR · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a nursery

    Results below the Milnrow average.

    22 first choices, 22 offers made

    Met the standard at 1155%

    Milnrow 60%England 62%

    Days missed
    6.1%Milnrow 5.4%
    Pupils
    210
    Pupils per teacher
    20.8
    View school Moorhouse Academy
  2. 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
    –
    View school Brookland School

Just outside Milnrow

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Milnrow.

  1. Crossgates Primary School

    0.4 miles from Milnrow · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results close to the Milnrow average, low absence.

    40 first choices, 42 offers made

    Met the standard at 1162%

    Milnrow 60%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.2%Milnrow 5.4%
    Pupils
    312
    Pupils per teacher
    21.1
    View school Crossgates Primary School
  2. Newhey Community Primary School

    0.7 miles from Milnrow · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
    • Has a nursery

    Results below the Milnrow average.

    30 first choices, 33 offers made

    Met the standard at 1156%

    Milnrow 60%England 62%

    Days missed
    6.2%Milnrow 5.4%
    Pupils
    285
    Pupils per teacher
    20.1
    View school Newhey Community Primary School
The big picture

How Milnrow's primary schools spread out

Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.

Ofsted grades in Milnrow

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 1 newer or converted school doesn't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 0 of 2
  • Good: 2 of 2
  • Requires improvement: 0 of 2
  • Inadequate: 0 of 2
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Milnrow

  1. Some are faith schools.

    1 of the 3 primary schools in Milnrow have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. A nursery place isn't a Reception place.

    1 schools take children from age 2 or 3. You still need to apply for Reception, even if your child is already in the school's nursery.

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  3. Apply by 15 January.

    Apply to your council for a Reception place starting in September. Offers come out on 16 April.

  4. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Primary schools in Milnrow, explained

There are 3 primary schools in Milnrow, teaching 431 children. 1 are run by the council and 1 are academies or free schools. Among them are 1 special and 1 independent schools.

100% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 0 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

59.8% of pupils in Milnrow met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England.

36.1% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £7,735 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 13.9% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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Questions

Questions parents ask

How many primary schools are in Milnrow?
There are 3 primary schools in Milnrow, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Milnrow?
The highest-ranked primary schools in Milnrow on Eduscope are Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School and Moorhouse Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are primary schools in Milnrow ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do primary schools in Milnrow perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Milnrow, 60% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Milnrow primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Milnrow is 21:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Milnrow?
When choosing a primary school in Milnrow, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 3 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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