St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery — Primary School in Rochdale

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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Rochdale, OL12 9QA

434 Pupils

360 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

17.70% FSM %

220 Boys

214 Girls

About St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a mixed-gender Academies located in Rochdale, Rochdale, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 434 pupils on roll. School capacity: 360. Current headteacher: Judith Rainford.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

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	Rochdale
Ward	Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	WATERGROVE TRUST
Opened	01-09-2017
UKPRN	10064814
URN	144690
Data Last Updated	20-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Councillor Ashley Dearnley	Chair of Local Governing Body	18/10/2022	20/01/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Revd Rachel Battershell	Local Governor	01/09/2017	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Victoria Clark	Local Governor	07/02/2019	06/02/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Councillor Ashley Dearnley	Local Governor	01/09/2017	20/01/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Cynthia Giles	Local Governor	01/09/2017	11/03/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Muriel Gott	Local Governor	10/03/2026	10/03/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Caroline Graham	Local Governor	22/05/2025	21/05/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ciara Hartley	Local Governor	01/09/2019	31/08/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Amir Khan	Local Governor	02/12/2021	01/12/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Lynch	Local Governor	01/09/2017	30/06/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Headteacher Mrs Judith Rainford	Local Governor	01/09/2010	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr John Taylor	Local Governor	19/08/2024	18/08/2028	Appointed by GB/board

Schools Nearby

Wardle Academy

0.63 km • Rochdale

Other

Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School

0.86 km • Littleborough

Other

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St James' Church of England Primary School

1.33 km • Rochdale

Other

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

1.35 km • Littleborough

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery?

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Rochdale, Rochdale.

How many pupils does St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery have?

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery has 434 pupils, with a capacity of 360.

What is the age range at St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery?

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery a faith school?

Yes, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery?

The Headteacher at St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is Mrs Judith Rainford.

Where is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery located?

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is at Union Road, Rochdale, OL12 9QA, in the Rochdale local authority, North West.

Does St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery currently open?

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Judith Rainford

Union Road, Rochdale, OL12 9QA

01706378991

www.standrewsce.rochdale.sch.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 144690

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026