St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale is a mainstream primary school in Manchester, Rochdale, for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 35 of its 311 pupils (11.3%) were getting SEN support and 10 (3.2%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 311 pupils
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Rochdale.
11.3% get SEN support
35 of 311 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
3.2% have an EHC plan
10 of 311 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health19
- Speech, language and communication13
- Autism6
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Voluntary aided school
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 311 (places for 315)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanne Butterworth
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Free school meals
- 14.1% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Rochdale
- School reference (URN)
- 105820
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Rochdale council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Graded by area, October 2024
Inspected in October 2024. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Evesham Road, Alkrington, Manchester, M24 1PY
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- SMS Changing Lives School Independent · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.8 miles
- Meade Hill School Special school · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.2 miles
- Pike Fold Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.7 miles
- Boarshaw Community Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.7 miles
Other mainstream schools
- St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 12.2%, EHC plans 3.9% 0.4 miles
- Crosslee Community Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 24.1%, EHC plans 5.9% 0.5 miles
- Alkrington Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 9%, EHC plans 3.3% 0.5 miles
Questions about St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale
How many pupils at St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 35 of the 311 pupils (11.3%) were getting SEN support and 10 (3.2%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (19 pupils), speech, language and communication needs (13 pupils) and autism (6 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale?
Through Rochdale council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale?
You can ask for St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Pike Fold Primary School, about 1.7 miles away.
Where is St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale?
Evesham Road, Alkrington, Manchester, M24 1PY, in Rochdale.
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