Caldershaw Primary School

Caldershaw Primary School

Caldershaw Parimary SchoolCaldershaw Primary School is a nurturing and high-achieving school where every child is encouraged to thrive. The school sets high standards from the outset, promoting confident learning, positive behaviour, and strong personal development. This culminated into an Ofsted judegment of ‘Outstanding’ in April 2024. 

Its ambitious curriculum, rooted in the National Curriculum, is enriched through trips, visitors, and hands-on experiences that help bring learning to life. Caldershaw’s children consistently achieve excellent results, supported by a dedicated and caring staff team.

Headteacher: Ruth Trainor

Address:  Edenfield Road, Rochdale, OL12 7QL  View Map

Telephone01706 658623

Emailoffice@caldershaw.rochdale.sch.uk

Websitecaldershaw.rochdale.sch.uk

Admissions Arrangements for entry September 2026

The Local Authority is responsible for all admissions to Bamford Academy. Please follow the links below for the current admissions arrangements, admissions policy, and a timetable of key dates:

Apply for a reception place - Rochdale Borough Council - Admissions Arrangements

Caldershaw Primary School - Admissions Policy for entry 2026

Appeals timetable for admission to our Reception class:-

DATES 

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Monday 15 September 2025 

The online admissions system opens for primary school places starting in September 2026 

Thursday 15 January 2026 

Closing date for applications 

Ensure your reception class application for a primary school is submitted before this date. Otherwise, you will need to apply for a late application. 

Friday 13 February 2026 

Last date for any changes to the address in your application 

Thursday 16 April 2026 

National Offer Day 

Sunday 10 May 2026 

Closing date for Round 2 applications 

Tuesday 19 May 2026 

Appeals lodged 

Friday 5 June 2026 

Round 2 offers are sent 

Saturday 6 June 2026 

Online applications re-open 

The online admissions system re-opens for primary school places starting in September 2026 

Tuesday 21 July 2026 

Appeals heard 

Monday 31 August 2026 

Final closing date for applications