The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 459
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 36.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mr David Griffiths (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Alexandra Drive, Burnage, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M19 2WW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMauldeth Road Primary School
Primary · 765m away
St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester
Primary · 903m away
Green End Primary School
Primary · 964m away
Burnage Academy for Boys
Secondary · 1.1km away
Ladybarn Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Heaton School
Special school · 1.4km away
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel
Primary · 1.7km away
Moor House Independent School
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Acacias Community Primary School a selective school?
No. Acacias Community Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Acacias Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Acacias Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Acacias Community Primary School?
Acacias Community Primary School currently has 459 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Acacias Community Primary School take?
Acacias Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Acacias Community Primary School?
Acacias Community Primary School is in Manchester, M19 2WW, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Acacias Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Acacias Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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