Newhey Community Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Newhey Community Primary School
Address: Hawthorn Lane, Newhey
Town/City: Rochdale
County: Lancashire
Postcode: OL16 4JX
Telephone Number: 01706 847658
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs L Sykes
Capacity: 295
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 285 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30.2%

Location and administration

URN: 105789
DfE Number: 354/2044
UKPRN: 10068795
UPRN: 23104769
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Rochdale (E08000005)
Constituency: Rochdale (E14001446)
Electoral Ward: Milnrow & Newhey (E05014043)

Easting & Northing: 393316E, 411501N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 36' 2.41" N 2° 6' 8.41" W
Plus Code: 9C5VJV2X+73

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Ms Coral Aspinall - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 30 October 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 October 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Bamford - Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2015 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 October 2026.
  • Mrs Michelle Belcher - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Matthew Bulmer - Governor. Appointed on 15 April 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 February 2027.
  • Mrs Irene Davidson - Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 14 November 2028.
  • Kelly Fletcher - Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 October 2026.
  • Mr Martin Ford-Reeves - Governor. Appointed on 21 August 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 August 2028.
  • Mr Toby Garrity - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Peter Gurney - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mrs Rachel Jaques - Governor. Appointed on 19 June 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 June 2029.
  • Mrs Kalidah Parveen - Governor. Appointed on 23 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 December 2029.