The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp 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)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
17% 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, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 396
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 39.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Ms J Garratt (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Cravenwood Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M8 5AE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Olive School, Manchester
Primary · 1.1km away
Beis Ruchel Girls School
Independent · 1.2km away
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Marlborough Road Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Beis Ruchel Girls School
Independent · 1.3km away
Oasis Academy Temple
Primary · 1.4km away
Talmud Torah D'chassidie Belz
Independent · 1.5km away
Aim Habonim
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cravenwood Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Cravenwood Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cravenwood Primary Academy?
Cravenwood Primary Academy currently has 396 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cravenwood Primary Academy take?
Cravenwood Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cravenwood Primary Academy?
Cravenwood Primary Academy is in Manchester, M8 5AE, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cravenwood Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Cravenwood Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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