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Schools in Whitworth

A town in Lancashire

  • Town
  • 7 schools and nurseries
  • 1,413 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Whitworth at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Whitworth's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries74 primary · 1 secondary · 2 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1167%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths48%Attainment 8 47.4, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary22%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school14%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Whitworth

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 Whitworth primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Whitworth

4 mainstream schools in Whitworth, best first

Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth

Rochdale, OL12 8DB · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

27 first choices, 28 offers made

Met the standard at 1172%

England 62%

Days missed
3.5%
Pupils
195
Pupils per teacher
27.9
View school Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth

Tonacliffe Primary School

Whitworth, OL12 8SS · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

27 first choices, 28 offers made

Met the standard at 1161%

England 62%

Days missed
4.2%
Pupils
294
Pupils per teacher
21.9
View school Tonacliffe Primary School
See all 4 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Whitworth

1 mainstream schools in Whitworth, 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

Nurseries in Whitworth

2 in Whitworth, highest Ofsted grade first

The map

Every school in Whitworth, 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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Tonacliffe 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, GoodSt John With St Michael Church of England Primary School, GoodSmall World Nurseries Ltd, GoodWhitworth Playgroup, Good
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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 Whitworth school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Whitworth's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Whitworth by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Whitworth vs England

How good are Whitworth's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Whitworth

WhitworthEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 4 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    67%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    48%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    14%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    22%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 5 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good5
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Whitworth in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
67% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap20%45%70%2018201920222023202420252026
48% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
14% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Whitworth has 7 schools and nurseries.

There are 4% fewer pupils than in 2018.

22% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Whitworth's state schools each January.

Down 4% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Whitworth22%

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 Whitworth

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How many schools are in Whitworth?

Whitworth has 7 schools, including 4 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 2 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Whitworth?

The highest-ranked schools in Whitworth on Eduscope are Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth, Whitworth Community High School, Tonacliffe 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.

What percentage of schools in Whitworth are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Whitworth hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Whitworth perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Whitworth, 67% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Whitworth?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Whitworth is 19.8:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Whitworth schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Whitworth is 13.5%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Whitworth?

There are 1,413 pupils enrolled across schools in Whitworth, with 759 in primary and 654 in secondary. 23.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Whitworth?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 7 schools in Whitworth 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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