What did Ofsted judge Middleton Parish Church School's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Middleton Parish Church School's quality of education as Requires improvement at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Middleton Parish Church School?

Middleton Parish Church School has 432 pupils on roll.

What ages does Middleton Parish Church School take?

Middleton Parish Church School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Middleton Parish Church School located?

Middleton Parish Church School is located in Manchester, M24 5DL, Rochdale.

How do I apply to Middleton Parish Church School?

Middleton Parish Church School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Middleton Parish Church School have a religious character?

Yes — Middleton Parish Church School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Middleton Parish Church School?

When Middleton Parish Church School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children, which includes any child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order. Previously looked after children also includes those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Medical or social circumstances — Children whose medical or social circumstances mean that their needs can only be met at this school; 3. Siblings — Children who will have an older brother or sister attending the school at the time of their admission, and 5 further criteria. Tie-break: Where there are more applicants for the available places within a category, then the shortest, suitable walking distance is measured using a computerised mapping system which uses the Ordnance Survey integrated network. The distance is measured from the main gate of the school to the child's normal home front door. This is the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones.

What is the largest ethnic background at Middleton Parish Church School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 55.6% of pupils at Middleton Parish Church School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Middleton Parish Church School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children, which includes any child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order. Previously looked after children also includes those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Medical or social circumstances — Children whose medical or social circumstances mean that their needs can only be met at this school.
3Siblings — Children who will have an older brother or sister attending the school at the time of their admission.
4Baptised children attending named parishes — Baptised children whose parent(s)/guardian(s) are in regular attendance at St Leonard's Middleton or St. John's Thornham.
5Closest proximity allocation — 3 places will be allocated to children who do not meet the above criteria but live in the closest proximity to the school.
6Baptised/dedicated children attending Churches Together member church — Baptised or dedicated children whose parent(s)/guardian(s) are in regular attendance at a church within Middleton which is a member of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, or a local Churches Together organisation.
7Children from named parishes — Any other children from the parishes of St Leonard's Middleton and St. John's Thornham.
8Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Where there are more applicants for the available places within a category, then the shortest, suitable walking distance is measured using a computerised mapping system which uses the Ordnance Survey integrated network. The distance is measured from the main gate of the school to the child's normal home front door. This is the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones.

The school will admit all children who have an Education Health Care Plan in which the school is named, before applying the numbered oversubscription criteria to remaining places.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Middleton Parish Church School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Middleton Parish Church School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Middleton Parish Church School's quality of education as Requires improvement at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Middleton Parish Church School?: Middleton Parish Church School has 432 pupils on roll.
What ages does Middleton Parish Church School take?: Middleton Parish Church School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Middleton Parish Church School located?: Middleton Parish Church School is located in Manchester, M24 5DL, Rochdale.
How do I apply to Middleton Parish Church School?: Middleton Parish Church School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Middleton Parish Church School have a religious character?: Yes — Middleton Parish Church School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Middleton Parish Church School?: When Middleton Parish Church School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children, which includes any child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order. Previously looked after children also includes those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Medical or social circumstances — Children whose medical or social circumstances mean that their needs can only be met at this school; 3. Siblings — Children who will have an older brother or sister attending the school at the time of their admission, and 5 further criteria. Tie-break: Where there are more applicants for the available places within a category, then the shortest, suitable walking distance is measured using a computerised mapping system which uses the Ordnance Survey integrated network. The distance is measured from the main gate of the school to the child's normal home front door. This is the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones.
What is the largest ethnic background at Middleton Parish Church School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 55.6% of pupils at Middleton Parish Church School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Middleton Parish Church School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children, which includes any child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order. Previously looked after children also includes those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Medical or social circumstances — Children whose medical or social circumstances mean that their needs can only be met at this school.
3Siblings — Children who will have an older brother or sister attending the school at the time of their admission.
4Baptised children attending named parishes — Baptised children whose parent(s)/guardian(s) are in regular attendance at St Leonard's Middleton or St. John's Thornham.
5Closest proximity allocation — 3 places will be allocated to children who do not meet the above criteria but live in the closest proximity to the school.
6Baptised/dedicated children attending Churches Together member church — Baptised or dedicated children whose parent(s)/guardian(s) are in regular attendance at a church within Middleton which is a member of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, or a local Churches Together organisation.
7Children from named parishes — Any other children from the parishes of St Leonard's Middleton and St. John's Thornham.
8Any other children — Any other children.

The school will admit all children who have an Education Health Care Plan in which the school is named, before applying the numbered oversubscription criteria to remaining places.

Middleton Parish Church School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Middleton Parish Church School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Middleton Parish Church School's quality of education as Requires improvement at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Middleton Parish Church School?: Middleton Parish Church School has 432 pupils on roll.
What ages does Middleton Parish Church School take?: Middleton Parish Church School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Middleton Parish Church School located?: Middleton Parish Church School is located in Manchester, M24 5DL, Rochdale.
How do I apply to Middleton Parish Church School?: Middleton Parish Church School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Middleton Parish Church School have a religious character?: Yes — Middleton Parish Church School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Middleton Parish Church School?: When Middleton Parish Church School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children, which includes any child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order. Previously looked after children also includes those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Medical or social circumstances — Children whose medical or social circumstances mean that their needs can only be met at this school; 3. Siblings — Children who will have an older brother or sister attending the school at the time of their admission, and 5 further criteria. Tie-break: Where there are more applicants for the available places within a category, then the shortest, suitable walking distance is measured using a computerised mapping system which uses the Ordnance Survey integrated network. The distance is measured from the main gate of the school to the child's normal home front door. This is the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones.
What is the largest ethnic background at Middleton Parish Church School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 55.6% of pupils at Middleton Parish Church School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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