The short version
Average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 54% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 58 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 507
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 54.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mr Stephen Murphy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Ackworth Drive, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 1LB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 371m away
Newall Green Primary School
Primary · 978m away
Dixons Brooklands Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Benchill Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Newall Green High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Southern Cross School
Academy · 1.5km away
Roundwood School
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Baguley Hall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Baguley Hall Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Baguley Hall Primary School?
Baguley Hall Primary School currently has 507 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Baguley Hall Primary School take?
Baguley Hall Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Baguley Hall Primary School?
Baguley Hall Primary School is in Manchester, M23 1LB, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Baguley Hall Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Baguley Hall Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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