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Shawclough Community Primary School

Thrum Hall Lane, Rochdale, OL12 6DE
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Shawclough Community Primary School
Rochdale, OL12 6DE
444 Pupils
420 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
25.50% FSM %
230 Boys
214 Girls
About Shawclough Community Primary School

Shawclough Community Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Rochdale and the surrounding area in Rochdale with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 2–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 444 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Joseph Doyle.

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

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Rochdale
Region North West
Administrative District Rochdale
Parliamentary Constituency Rochdale
Ward Healey
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
UKPRN 10078434
URN 105766
Data Last Updated 22-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Samantha Gaskell Chair of Governors 30/10/2025 29/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lindsay Torrance Chair of Governors 19/07/2021 18/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Khurram Ahmad Governor 23/02/2024 22/02/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Lesley Anderson Governor 26/11/2024 25/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Gillian Barratt Governor 26/09/2022 25/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Joseph Doyle Governor 14/04/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Tracey Frechette Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Abigail Gorman Governor 30/04/2025 29/04/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Siddra Iqbal Governor 21/05/2025 20/05/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Diane Johnson Governor 27/05/2021 26/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lilu Parvin Governor 20/02/2024 19/02/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Carly Wilson Governor 09/03/2025 08/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Healey Foundation Primary School
0.38 km • Rochdale
Other
Healey Learning Centre
0.54 km • Rochdale
Other
Falinge Park High School
1.01 km • Rochdale
Other
Rochdale Islamic Academy
1.12 km • Rochdale
Other
Greenbank Primary School
1.17 km • Rochdale
Other
Rochdale Islamic Academy
1.18 km •
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Shawclough Community Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Rochdale, Rochdale.
Shawclough Community Primary School has 444 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Shawclough Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Shawclough Community Primary School is Mr Joseph Doyle.
Shawclough Community Primary School is at Thrum Hall Lane, Rochdale, OL12 6DE, in the Rochdale local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Shawclough Community Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Shawclough Community Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Joseph Doyle
Thrum Hall Lane, Rochdale, OL12 6DE
01706647991
www.shawclough.rochdale.sch.uk/
Location
OL12 6DE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 105766
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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