The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 459
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 41.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mrs Vicki Lord (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Inspection
June 2004 | Inspection
Location
Waterloo Street, Lower Crumpsall, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M8 5XH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmManchester Communication Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Oasis Academy Temple
Primary · 1.2km away
Manchester Communication Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
The Olive School, Manchester
Primary · 1.4km away
St Edmund's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Saviour CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Malachy's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Augustine's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Irk Valley Community School's Ofsted rating?
Irk Valley Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Irk Valley Community School?
Irk Valley Community School currently has 459 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Irk Valley Community School take?
Irk Valley Community School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Irk Valley Community School?
Irk Valley Community School is in Manchester, M8 5XH, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Irk Valley Community School have a sixth form?
No, Irk Valley Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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