The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 216
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 48.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mr Brian Wilkinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
April 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Waterloo Road, Cheetham, Manchester, M8 8EJ
Town setting
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Within 2.5 kmUnity Community Primary
Primary · 594m away
The Friars Primary School
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River View Community Primary School
Primary · 927m away
St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
Primary · 1.1km away
Chetham's School of Music
Independent · 1.2km away
North Grecian Street Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Tiferes
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cheetwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cheetwood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cheetwood Primary School?
Cheetwood Primary School currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cheetwood Primary School take?
Cheetwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cheetwood Primary School?
Cheetwood Primary School is in Manchester, M8 8EJ, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cheetwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cheetwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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