St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Address: Union Road
Town/City: Rochdale
County: Lancashire
Postcode: OL12 9QA
Telephone Number: 01706 378991
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Watergrove Trust
Sponsor: Watergrove Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Judith Rainford
Capacity: 360
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 444 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 123% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.8%

Location and administration

URN: 144690
DfE Number: 354/3009
UKPRN: 10064814
UPRN: 23084072
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Rochdale (E08000005)
Constituency: Rochdale (E14001446)
Electoral Ward: Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough (E05014050)
Diocese: CE24(Diocese of Manchester)

Easting & Northing: 392175E, 415819N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 38' 22.07" N 2° 7' 10.87" W
Plus Code: 9C5VJVQJ+Q4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Revd Rachel Battershell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Victoria Clark - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 February 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2026.
  • Councillor Ashley Dearnley - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 18 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2029.
  • Councillor Ashley Dearnley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2029.
  • Mrs Cynthia Giles - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 March 2029.
  • Ms Muriel Gott - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 March 2030.
  • Caroline Graham - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 May 2029.
  • Mrs Ciara Hartley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Amir Khan - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 June 2026.
  • Mr Paul Lynch - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2029.
  • Headteacher Mrs Judith Rainford - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2010 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr John Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 August 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 August 2028.
  • Mr Adrian Woodhead - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 December 2028.