The short version
Average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 65% 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 503
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 65%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mr Steven Rooney (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Benchill Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 8EJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Special school · 704m away
Southern Cross School
Academy · 712m away
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Primary · 914m away
Haveley Hey Community School
Primary · 998m away
Newall Green Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Baguley Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Manchester Enterprise Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Benchill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Benchill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Benchill Primary School?
Benchill Primary School currently has 503 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Benchill Primary School take?
Benchill Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Benchill Primary School?
Benchill Primary School is in Manchester, M22 8EJ, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Benchill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Benchill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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