St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Heywood, North West OL10 4BB · Rochdale
#292 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#2441 of 15,697 nationally
About St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford is a local authority primary located in Heywood, in the Rochdale local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 228 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 78.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 292nd of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (91th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (66th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 228; capacity filled 108.6%.
There are 12 schools in Heywood; St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford ranks 1st of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)76%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)10%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)6.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 228
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 6.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 108.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 76%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 10%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Heywood · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
446 students · 771 m away
All Souls Church of England Primary School
Heywood · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
234 students · 1.2 km away
Bamford Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
324 students · 1.3 km away
Harwood Park Primary School
Heywood · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
291 students · 1.6 km away
Woodland Community Primary School
Heywood · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
564 students · 1.9 km away
Matthew Moss High School
Rochdale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,198 students · 1.9 km away
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
Heywood · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
768 students · 2.1 km away
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy
Heywood · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
373 students · 2.1 km away
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Heywood · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
· 2.2 km away
Whittaker Moss Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
443 students · 2.2 km away
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228 students
St Mary's RC Primary School
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Cloverlea Primary School
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Woodhouse Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford a good school?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford has a Success Index (England) of 78.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #292 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford rank in North West?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford ranks #292 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #2441 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford had 228 students in 2025.
Is St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford a primary school or a secondary school?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.