The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 339
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 59.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mr John Dent (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Saunton Road, Higher Openshaw, Manchester, M11 1AJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Primary · 522m away
Music Stuff
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St Clement's CofE Primary School
Primary · 875m away
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Fairfield Road Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ashton Old Road Independent School
Independent · 1.2km away
LTE Group
16 plus · 1.3km away
Manchester Progressive School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Higher Openshaw Community School's Ofsted rating?
Higher Openshaw Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Higher Openshaw Community School?
Higher Openshaw Community School currently has 339 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Higher Openshaw Community School take?
Higher Openshaw Community School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Higher Openshaw Community School?
Higher Openshaw Community School is in Manchester, M11 1AJ, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Higher Openshaw Community School have a sixth form?
No, Higher Openshaw Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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