Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Address: Kingsway
Town/City: Rochdale
County: Lancashire
Postcode: OL16 4AW
Telephone Number: 01706 649981
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2025
Trust: St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust
Sponsor: St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Pamela Dungworth
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 219 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27%

Location and administration

URN: 151681
DfE Number: 354/3505
UKPRN: 10097632
UPRN: 23075613
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Rochdale (E08000005)
Constituency: Rochdale (E14001446)
Electoral Ward: Kingsway (E05014040)
Diocese: RC17(Diocese of Salford)

Easting & Northing: 391186E, 412712N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 36' 41.48" N 2° 8' 4.4" W
Plus Code: 9C5VJV68+J5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Scholastica Akem-Odey - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 April 2029.
  • Mrs Jean Bannon - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 April 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 April 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 April 2029.
  • Mrs Danielle Buckley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 September 2026.
  • Mrs Pam Dungworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Blessing Nnenna Opara - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 April 2029.
  • Miss Rachel Reader - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2030.
  • Mrs Ruth Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 April 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 April 2029.
  • Mrs Ruth Taylor - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 29 April 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 April 2029.