The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp 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)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 701
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 59.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mrs Ella Hughes (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
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Chapel Street, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 3GH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Andrew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 332m away
Ethel Terrace Independent School
Independent · 405m away
Marshall Road Independent School
Independent · 488m away
Alma Park Primary School
Primary · 496m away
Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy
Independent · 553m away
Levenshulme High School
Secondary · 930m away
Cringle Brook Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Acacias Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Chapel Street Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chapel Street Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chapel Street Community Primary School?
Chapel Street Community Primary School currently has 701 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chapel Street Community Primary School take?
Chapel Street Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chapel Street Community Primary School?
Chapel Street Community Primary School is in Manchester, M19 3GH, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chapel Street Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chapel Street Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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