The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 36% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
36%
-26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp 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)
103
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.
20% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 444
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 57.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mr B Fletcher (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pilkington Road, Blackley, Manchester, Lancashire, M9 7BX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCo-op Academy North Manchester
Secondary · Very close
St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 543m away
Moston Fields Primary School
Primary · 883m away
Camberwell Park Specialist Support School
Academy · 907m away
St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Moston Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Harpurhey Alternative Provision School
Independent · 1.6km away
St Dunstan's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Charlestown Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Charlestown Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Charlestown Community Primary School?
Charlestown Community Primary School currently has 444 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Charlestown Community Primary School take?
Charlestown Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Charlestown Community Primary School?
Charlestown Community Primary School is in Manchester, M9 7BX, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Charlestown Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Charlestown 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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