Nuqtah Primary School
Nuqtah Primary School is an independent school in Rochdale for pupils aged 4 to 11. It has 37 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Nuqtah Primary School is Strong standard, from an inspection in April 2026.
Ofsted inspection: April 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 235 Ashfield Road Rochdale OL11 1QH |
| Reference Number | 151452 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 37 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 40.54%
Girls: 59.46% |
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 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Nuqtah Primary School has shown strong performance since its first inspection in February 2026, meeting the independent school standards in all evaluated areas. The school has established a nurturing and positive environment where pupils thrive academically and personally. Strong leadership has fostered a high-quality curriculum that not only prepares pupils well for their next educational steps but also successfully supports those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Pupils display exemplary behavior and a passion for learning, contributing to an inclusive and safe school culture.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Strong standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Strong standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Strong standard |
| > Achievement | Strong standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Strong standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Strong standard |
| > Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Last Report Date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | Standard inspection |
| 11 Dec 2024 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve consistently high standards across the curriculum.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- High attendance rates and a positive school culture.
- Well-designed and ambitious curriculum in place.
- Excellent behaviour and respectful attitudes among pupils.
- Effective leadership and governance with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Comprehensive personal development curriculum tailored to pupils' needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Need to refine teaching of handwriting for consistent development across subjects.
In 2025–26, 10.8% of pupils at Nuqtah Primary School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% 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 Nuqtah Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Nuqtah Primary School is Strong standard, from an inspection in April 2026.
When was Nuqtah Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?
Nuqtah Primary School was last inspected in April 2026.
How many pupils does Nuqtah Primary School have?
Nuqtah Primary School has 37 pupils on roll.
What age range does Nuqtah Primary School cover?
Nuqtah Primary School for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Nuqtah Primary School?
Nuqtah Primary School is at 235 Ashfield Road, Rochdale, OL11 1QH.