The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 32% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
32%
-30.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% 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, 26 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
- 486
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 45.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mr Neil Long (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
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Rylance Street, Beswick, Manchester, M11 3NA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmArmitage CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
LTE Group
16 plus · 1.4km away
St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Co-op Academy Medlock
Primary · 1.5km away
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
All Saints Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Richmond Park School
Special school · 1.6km away
Dean Trust Ardwick
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ashbury Meadow Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ashbury Meadow Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashbury Meadow Primary School?
Ashbury Meadow Primary School currently has 486 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashbury Meadow Primary School take?
Ashbury Meadow Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashbury Meadow Primary School?
Ashbury Meadow Primary School is in Manchester, M11 3NA, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashbury Meadow Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ashbury Meadow Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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