Kentmere Primary Academy — Primary School in Rochdale

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Kentmere Primary Academy

Rochdale, OL12 9EE

347 Pupils

345 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

37.40% FSM %

162 Boys

185 Girls

About Kentmere Primary Academy

Kentmere Primary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Rochdale, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 347 pupils on roll. School capacity: 345. Current headteacher: Nicola Howard.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Rochdale or the school directly.

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	Smallbridge & Firgrove
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	WATERGROVE TRUST
Opened	01-02-2015
UKPRN	10047536
URN	141400
Data Last Updated	19-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Julie Clarke	Chair of Local Governing Body	28/09/2023	27/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Helen Charnley	Local Governor	19/01/2022	18/01/2030	Elected by parents
Julie Clarke	Local Governor	28/09/2023	27/09/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jaime Dempsey	Local Governor	04/04/2025	03/04/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Nicola Howard	Local Governor	20/07/2021	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Nazra Mustafa	Local Governor	01/09/2023	21/10/2025	Elected by parents
Ms Donna Taylor-Smith	Local Governor	01/11/2025	01/11/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Zoe Whitaker	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by GB/board