The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 278
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 27.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mr Kevin Corteen (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Broad Oak Lane, East Didsbury, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M20 5QB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmParrs Wood High School
Secondary · 631m away
Cheadle Village Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Gatley Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Stella Maris School
Independent · 1.7km away
The Kingsway School
Secondary · 1.8km away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
The Watkin Centre
Independent · 1.9km away
Didsbury Road Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Broad Oak Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Broad Oak Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Broad Oak Primary School?
Broad Oak Primary School currently has 278 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Broad Oak Primary School take?
Broad Oak Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Broad Oak Primary School?
Broad Oak Primary School is in Manchester, M20 5QB, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Broad Oak Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Broad Oak Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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