St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone

About St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone

We are a Church of England primary school where every child is cherished, respected, and encouraged to thrive. We have proudly served the Balderstone community for over 150 years and continue to pride ourselves on being a family school with strong Christian values.

Key Facts

Founded 1876

Head/Principal Mrs J Brown

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 5.0

Reviews 4

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David Patel

Parent Feb 15, 2023

5.0

"A true gem in the heart of Rochdale!"

We moved to Rochdale from the city and were a bit worried about finding a good school. But St Mary's has exceeded our expectations in every way! The staff are friendly and approachable, the facilities are top-notch, and the curriculum is engaging and challenging. My child has really thrived here and I couldn't be prouder.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Mark Taylor

Parent Sep 1, 2022

4.0

"Some good points, but room for improvement"

We've been at St Mary's for a year now and have mixed feelings. On the plus side, the school's facilities are great and the teachers seem enthusiastic. However, we've found the communication from the school to be a bit lacking at times, and our child's progress hasn't been as consistent as we'd like. Still, we're hoping things will improve as we move forward.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily Wilson

Parent Jun 1, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful school and community!"

We have been part of the St Mary's community for three years now and we couldn't be happier! The school's Christian values and commitment to inclusivity really shine through in everything they do. My child loves attending the after-school clubs, especially the drama club. We've had some fantastic teachers and the school's facilities are excellent.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sophie Jenkins

Parent Aug 20, 2021

4.0

"A great school with some amazing features"

We had a positive experience at St Mary's, although we've moved on to secondary school now. The school's focus on Christian values and community spirit really resonated with us, and the teachers were always supportive. However, we did find the class sizes a bit large at times. Still, we'd definitely recommend St Mary's to any families in the area.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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