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Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Goodgraded 12/09/2023Ages 3–11216 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Heywood, within the Rochdale local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 216 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/09/2023, Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Heywood can view Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 12/09/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)39%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score100
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score99
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake39.6%
Free school meals39.6%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language28.2%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled92%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.4%
Attendance94.4%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher26.8
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence18.5%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Heywood
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