St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone — Primary School in Rochdale

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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone

Rochdale, OL11 2HB

— Pupils

210 Capacity

5–11 Age Range

— FSM %

— Boys

— Girls

About St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone is a mixed-gender Academies located in Rochdale, Rochdale, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 5–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Joanne Brown.

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	Balderstone & Kirkholt
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	Not applicable
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	WATERGROVE TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-02-2025
UKPRN	10096586
URN	151362
Data Last Updated	16-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Julie Clarke	Chair of Local Governing Body	05/06/2019	04/06/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Michael Barber	Local Governor	25/01/2022	24/01/2030	Elected by parents
Shopna Begum	Local Governor	11/07/2022	03/02/2026	Elected by parents
Joanne Brown	Local Governor	01/03/2022	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Susan Collison	Local Governor	05/01/2021	04/01/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Christine Mullins	Local Governor	21/12/2018	12/09/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Katy Nunwick	Local Governor	21/06/2023	20/06/2027	Elected by school staff
Julian Seeley	Local Governor	11/02/2018	06/03/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Dr Richard Shales	Local Governor	11/02/2019	10/02/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Angela Smith	Local Governor	25/06/2019	24/06/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Rev Ben Wilkinson	Local Governor	26/10/2021	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)

Schools Nearby

Lowerplace Primary School

0.51 km • Rochdale

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0.65 km • Rochdale

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0.8 km • Rochdale

Other

St Peter's Church of England Primary School

0.84 km • Rochdale

Other

Sandbrook Community Primary School

0.89 km • Rochdale

Other

Deeplish Primary Academy

0.91 km • Rochdale

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone?

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

What is the age range at St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone?

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.

What is the admissions policy at St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone?

The admissions policy at St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone is: Non-selective.

Is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone a faith school?

Yes, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone?

The Headteacher at St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone is Mrs Joanne Brown.

Where is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone located?

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone is at Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL11 2HB, in the Rochdale local authority, North West.

Does St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone currently open?

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Joanne Brown

Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL11 2HB

01706648125

stmarysce.com/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 151362

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026