The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 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.
16% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 425
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 60.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mr Philip Hughes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Crab Lane, Higher Blackley, Manchester, M9 8NB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPike Fold Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Crumpsall Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
The King David High School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Cravenwood Community Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Cravenwood Primary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester
Primary · 1.9km away
King David Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Crab Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Crab Lane Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Crab Lane Primary School?
Crab Lane Primary School currently has 425 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Crab Lane Primary School take?
Crab Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Crab Lane Primary School?
Crab Lane Primary School is in Manchester, M9 8NB, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Crab Lane Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Crab Lane Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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