Hopwood Community Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Hopwood Community Primary School
Address: Magdala Street
Town/City: Heywood
County: Lancashire
Postcode: OL10 2HN
Telephone Number: 01706 360494
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Sarah Harland
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 421 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.1%

Location and administration

URN: 105798
DfE Number: 354/2063
UKPRN: 10072639
UPRN: 23102147
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Rochdale (E08000005)
Constituency: Heywood and Middleton North (E14001286)
Electoral Ward: Hopwood Hall (E05014039)

Easting & Northing: 386247E, 409671N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 35' 2.7" N 2° 12' 32.66" W
Plus Code: 9C5VHQMR+J9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Jude Brown - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 5 January 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 January 2026.
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  • Mr Billy Dean - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 December 2028.
  • Miss Gemma Hardy - Governor. Appointed on 13 September 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 12 September 2027.
  • Miss Sarah Harland - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Kerry Hill - Governor. Appointed on 21 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 April 2027.
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