Raise Rochdale Pupil Referral Service is a pupil referral unit in Rochdale for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- 136 pupils
- Ofsted: Requires improvement
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 136
- Headteacher
- Mr David Shields (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 1 September 2001
- Free school meals
- 69.9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Rochdale
- School reference (URN)
- 133409
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Rochdale council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Requires improvement, May 2024; school remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (July 2023)
Rated Requires improvement at its last graded inspection, in May 2024.
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Personal developmentRequires improvement
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, July 2023).
Contact and getting there
Saxon Hall, Samson Street, Rochdale, OL16 2XW
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Springside Special school · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.6 miles
- Meadows School Independent · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
- Whitehall Academy Independent · Ages 5–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.0 mile
By need in Rochdale: Autism (5) · Speech and language (4) · PMLD (4) · Moderate learning (3) · Severe learning (3) · Hearing (3) · SEMH (2) · Physical (2)
Questions about Raise Rochdale Pupil Referral Service
How do I get a place at Raise Rochdale Pupil Referral Service?
Places at Raise Rochdale Pupil Referral Service are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Rochdale council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Raise Rochdale Pupil Referral Service take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Raise Rochdale Pupil Referral Service’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in May 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Raise Rochdale Pupil Referral Service?
Saxon Hall, Samson Street, Rochdale, OL16 2XW, in Rochdale.
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