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Deeplish Primary Academy

Derby Street, Rochdale, OL11 1LT
Part of: FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD (Multi-academy trust)
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Deeplish Primary Academy
Rochdale, OL11 1LT
451 Pupils
432 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
38.10% FSM %
222 Boys
229 Girls
About Deeplish Primary Academy

Deeplish Primary Academy is a Primary Academies serving Rochdale and the surrounding area in Rochdale with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 451 pupils on roll. School capacity: 432. Current headteacher: Ewan McPherson.

Information on Deeplish Primary Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Rochdale
Region North West
Administrative District Rochdale
Parliamentary Constituency Rochdale
Ward Milkstone & Deeplish
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
Opened 01-12-2014
UKPRN 10047491
URN 141365
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr David Roberts Chair of Local Governing Body 22/05/2024 22/05/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Tuseef Ahmed Local Governor 21/10/2024 23/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Nagina Bostan Local Governor 16/10/2024 16/10/2028 Elected by school staff
Charlene Day Local Governor 18/10/2023 18/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Ewan McPherson Local Governor 01/12/2015 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Shagufta Nahid Local Governor 19/11/2025 19/11/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Shamsa Noreen Local Governor 13/12/2023 13/12/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Imrana Rehman Local Governor 26/03/2025 26/03/2029 Elected by parents
Miss Liz Riley Local Governor 07/07/2025 07/07/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Hannah Rowe Local Governor 16/10/2024 16/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Uzma Umer Local Governor 26/03/2025 18/09/2025 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
0.47 km • Rochdale
Other
Lowerplace Primary School
0.6 km • Rochdale
Other
Nuqtah Primary School
0.67 km • Rochdale
Other
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
0.79 km • Rochdale
Other
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
0.91 km • Rochdale
Other
Kingsway Park High School
0.92 km • Rochdale
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Deeplish Primary Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Rochdale, Rochdale.
Deeplish Primary Academy has 451 pupils, with a capacity of 432.
Deeplish Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Principal at Deeplish Primary Academy is Ewan McPherson.
Deeplish Primary Academy is at Derby Street, Rochdale, OL11 1LT, in the Rochdale local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Deeplish Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Deeplish Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Ewan McPherson
Derby Street, Rochdale, OL11 1LT
01706392480
www.deeplishprimaryacademy.co.uk
Location
OL11 1LT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141365
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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