The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (122% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 512
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Trust
- VISION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ian Tetlow (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Egerton Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7EX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPhilips High School
Secondary · 301m away
Whitefield Community Primary School
Primary · 713m away
Ribble Drive Community Primary School
Primary · 996m away
Cloughside College
Special school · 1.0km away
Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Heaton Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand
Primary · 1.3km away
Elms Bank
Academy · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Higher Lane Primary School?
Higher Lane Primary School currently has 512 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Higher Lane Primary School take?
Higher Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Higher Lane Primary School?
Higher Lane Primary School is in Manchester, M45 7EX, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Higher Lane Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Higher 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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