Beech House School
Beech House School is an independent school in Rochdale for pupils aged 2 to 16. It has 135 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Beech House School is Good, from an inspection in February 2007. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 44.4, and 27% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: February 2007. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 184 Manchester Road Rochdale Lancashire OL11 4JQ |
| Phone | 01706646309 |
| Reference Number | 105855 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 135 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.41%
Girls: 52.59% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Beech House School is a co-educational independent school for pupils aged 3 to 16, situated in Rochdale, with a current enrollment of 287 students. The school has been found to be performing well overall, indicating a solid educational environment that fosters confidence and self-esteem among its students. Parents and pupils express positive feedback about the school's supportive atmosphere, effective curriculum, and extracurricular offerings, providing a strong foundation for student development.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Jan 2007 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2007 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Good range of curricular and extracurricular activities
- Strong emphasis on developing communication and language skills in early years
- Effective preparation for the next stages of education
- Good rapport between teachers and pupils
- Positive behaviour and manners among pupils
- Adequate pastoral support and care for pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of consistent assessment framework to monitor pupil progress
- Inadequate facilities for ill pupils
- Dated textbooks and resources in some areas
- Inconsistent quality in classroom displays
- Issues with maintaining admission and attendance registers
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.4 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 26.7% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 66.7% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 20.7% of pupils at Beech House School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 6.7% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Beech House School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Beech House School is Good, from an inspection in February 2007.
When was Beech House School last inspected by Ofsted?
Beech House School was last inspected in February 2007.
How many pupils does Beech House School have?
Beech House School has 135 pupils on roll.
What age range does Beech House School cover?
Beech House School for pupils aged 2 to 16.
What are Beech House School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 44.4, and 27% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Beech House School?
Beech House School is at 184 Manchester Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 4JQ.