The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (203% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 641
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 67.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- WISE OWL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Claire Hall (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Briscoe Lane, Newton Heath, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M40 2TB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChrist The King RC Primary School Manchester
Primary · 566m away
All Saints C of E Primary School
Primary · 616m away
The Greens ENS
Independent · 788m away
St Wilfrid's CofE Junior and Infant School
Primary · 883m away
Education Youth Services
Independent · 937m away
St Willibrord's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ravensbury Community School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Edmund's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Briscoe Lane Academy's Ofsted rating?
Briscoe Lane Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Briscoe Lane Academy?
Briscoe Lane Academy currently has 641 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Briscoe Lane Academy take?
Briscoe Lane Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Briscoe Lane Academy?
Briscoe Lane Academy is in Manchester, M40 2TB, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Briscoe Lane Academy have a sixth form?
No, Briscoe Lane Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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