The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (167% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp 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 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 72 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 702
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 49.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- CROSSACRES PRIMARY ACADEMY
- Head
- Mrs Suzanne Blay (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Crossacres Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 5AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPeel Hall Primary Academy
Primary · 613m away
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 779m away
Gatley Primary School
Primary · 820m away
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Primary · 899m away
Lum Head Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Haveley Hey Community School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Kingsway School
Secondary · 1.4km away
North Cheshire Jewish Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Crossacres Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Crossacres Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Crossacres Primary Academy?
Crossacres Primary Academy currently has 702 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Crossacres Primary Academy take?
Crossacres Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Crossacres Primary Academy?
Crossacres Primary Academy is in Manchester, M22 5AD, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Crossacres Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Crossacres Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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