Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Muriel Street, Rochdale, OL16 5JQ
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Rochdale, OL16 5JQ
459 Pupils
472 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
43.70% FSM %
240 Boys
219 Girls
About St Peter's Church of England Primary School

St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools 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 459 pupils on roll. School capacity: 472. Current headteacher: Aelred Whelan.

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 Voluntary controlled 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 Kingsway
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
UKPRN 10068563
URN 105803
Data Last Updated 07-07-2025
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Margaret Sutton Chair of Governors 16/05/2023 15/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Zena Cavill Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Reverend Anne Gilbert Governor 01/09/2021 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Reverend Renate Gray Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Sarah Lloyd Governor 06/10/2022 07/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Shama Osman Governor 04/05/2023 03/05/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Pamela Parr Governor 29/11/2021 28/11/2025 Appointed by LA
Mr Aelred Whelan Governor 01/09/2014 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Daniel Wood Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Kingsway Park High School
0.29 km • Rochdale
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Lowerplace Primary School
0.38 km • Rochdale
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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
0.57 km • Rochdale
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Deeplish Primary Academy
0.79 km • Rochdale
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
0.84 km • Rochdale
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St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
1.22 km • Rochdale
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Rochdale, Rochdale.
St Peter's Church of England Primary School has 459 pupils, with a capacity of 472.
St Peter's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, St Peter's Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at St Peter's Church of England Primary School is Mr Aelred Whelan.
St Peter's Church of England Primary School is at Muriel Street, Rochdale, OL16 5JQ, in the Rochdale local authority, North West.
Sixth form at St Peter's Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Peter's Church of England Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Aelred Whelan
Muriel Street, Rochdale, OL16 5JQ
01706648195
www.stpetersce.rochdale.sch.uk/
Location
OL16 5JQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 105803
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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