Castleton Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Castleton Primary School
Address: Hillcrest Road, Castleton
Town/City: Rochdale
County: Lancashire
Postcode: OL11 2QD
Telephone Number: 01706 631858
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Daniel Heaton
Capacity: 350
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 352 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 31.5%

Location and administration

URN: 105765
DfE Number: 354/2002
UKPRN: 10068798
UPRN: 23102780
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Rochdale (E08000005)
Constituency: Heywood and Middleton North (E14001286)
Electoral Ward: Castleton (E05014035)

Easting & Northing: 388637E, 410562N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 35' 31.74" N 2° 10' 22.82" W
Plus Code: 9C5VHRRG+VQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Melanie Backhouse - Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 14 February 2028.
  • Mrs Gillian Barrratt - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 October 2026.
  • Gina Chapman - Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2019 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 October 2027.
  • Miss Laura Culshaw - Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 October 2027.
  • Mrs Victoria Fee - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 10 February 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 10 February 2028.
  • Mrs Laura Marland-Lord - Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 March 2026.
  • Mr Clive Maynock - Governor. Appointed on 17 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 May 2029.
  • Mr Amir Nazir - Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 May 2026.
  • Joanne Quinn - Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2019 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 October 2027.
  • Mrs Sarah Mohammed Qureshi - Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 October 2026.
  • Anne-Marie Williams - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Emma Young - Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 May 2029.