Open Other Primary Mixed

Bamford Academy

Belgium Street, Manchester, OL11 5PS
Part of: BAMFORD ACADEMY (Single-academy trust)
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Bamford Academy
Manchester, OL11 5PS
360 Pupils
390 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
16.10% FSM %
181 Boys
179 Girls
About Bamford Academy

Located in Manchester (OL11 5PS), Bamford Academy is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 4–11, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Rochdale.

It has 360 pupils on roll. School capacity: 390. Current headteacher: Samantha Gaskell.

Data for Bamford Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Rochdale
Region North West
Administrative District Rochdale
Parliamentary Constituency Heywood and Middleton North
Ward Bamford
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ALTUS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-09-2011
UKPRN 10035089
URN 137471
Data Last Updated 01-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jackie Kirby Chair of Local Governing Body 24/09/2021 24/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jackie Kirby Chair of Local Governing Body 25/09/2025 24/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Shiraz Janjua Local Governor 01/03/2023 01/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Philip Leak Local Governor 01/03/2023 01/03/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Helen O'Donnell Local Governor 13/11/2025 12/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Joseph Shepherd Local Governor 01/03/2023 01/03/2027 Elected by school staff
Dr Shipra Srivastava Local Governor 24/09/2021 07/07/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Frances Wilkinson Local Governor 01/10/2021 01/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Frances Wilkinson Local Governor 01/10/2025 30/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Wendy Woodhead Local Governor 01/07/2021 01/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Redwood
1.21 km • Rochdale
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford
1.28 km • Heywood
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Oulder Hill Leadership Academy
1.29 km • Rochdale
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Whittaker Moss Primary School
1.29 km • Rochdale
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Caldershaw Primary School
1.3 km • Rochdale
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St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
1.3 km • Rochdale
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bamford Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Manchester, Rochdale.
Bamford Academy has 360 pupils, with a capacity of 390.
Bamford Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The admissions policy at Bamford Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Bamford Academy is Mrs Samantha Gaskell.
Bamford Academy is at Belgium Street, Rochdale, Manchester, OL11 5PS, in the Rochdale local authority, North West.
Bamford Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mrs Samantha Gaskell
Belgium Street, Rochdale, Manchester, OL11 5PS
01706631496
www.bamfordacademy.co.uk
Location
OL11 5PS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137471
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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