Ofsted school ratings in Rochdale
In Rochdale (North West), 31 of 41 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 75.6%. That is 11.6 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 75.6%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 5
- Good
- 26
- Requires improvement
- 9
- Inadequate
- 1
- Graded schools
- 41
- rank 139/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Rochdale (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Rochdale | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 5 | 12.2% |
| Good | 26 | 63.4% |
| Requires improvement | 9 | 22.0% |
| Inadequate | 1 | 2.4% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Rochdale
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 5 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 84.8% |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Special | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Rochdale are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 31 of 41 graded state-funded schools in Rochdale hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 75.6%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Rochdale have?
- Rochdale has 5 schools rated Outstanding and 26 rated Good, out of 41 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Rochdale?
- 1 state-funded school is rated Inadequate in Rochdale, and 9 rated Requires improvement, out of 41 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Rochdale?
- By phase in Rochdale: 84.8% of 33 primary schools; 40.0% of 5 secondary schools; 0.0% of 1 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Rochdale compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Rochdale ranks 139 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 75.6% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.