Castleton Primary School
Community schoolPrimaryAges 3–11Mixed
Hillcrest Road, Castleton, Rochdale, OL11 2QD
Headteacher · Mr Daniel Heaton
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Key facts
Pupils352Capacity 350
OfstedReport cardInspected 12 May 2026
Free school meals31.5%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 12 May 2026.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Rochdale council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in RochdaleNearby schools for the same ages
- St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale0.2 mi
- St Edward's Church of England Primary School0.4 mi
- Sandbrook Community Primary School0.7 mi
- Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy0.9 mi
- Ashfield Valley Primary School0.9 mi