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Belfield Community School
Ages 3–11441 pupils
Belfield Community School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Rochdale. The school has around 441 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Rochdale can view Belfield Community School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Rochdale (OL16 2XW), Belfield Community School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)63%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)2%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score103
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score103
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake36.1%
Free school meals36.1%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language56.6%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled95%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.9%
Attendance92.9%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher18.5
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence22.7%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Rochdale
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