The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (116% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 292
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 34.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Head
- Mrs Anna Reed (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
June 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Clough Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1LH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe
Primary · 554m away
Star Radcliffe Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Philips High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Millwood Primary Special School
Special school · 1.4km away
Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Gorsefield Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Higher Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Chapelfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chapelfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chapelfield Primary School?
Chapelfield Primary School currently has 292 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chapelfield Primary School take?
Chapelfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chapelfield Primary School?
Chapelfield Primary School is in Manchester, M26 1LH, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chapelfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chapelfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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