The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 44% 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
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp 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)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 378
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 44.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Trust
- THE ENQUIRE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Taylor (Principal)
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
Manchester Road, Droylsden, Manchester, Lancashire, M43 6GD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDroylsden Academy
Secondary · Very close
Fairfield Road Primary School
Primary · 600m away
Higher Openshaw Community School
Primary · 801m away
Ashton Old Road Independent School
Independent · 948m away
St Clement's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Manchester Progressive School
Independent · 1.0km away
Varna Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Manchester Road Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Manchester Road Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Manchester Road Primary Academy?
Manchester Road Primary Academy currently has 378 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Manchester Road Primary Academy take?
Manchester Road Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Manchester Road Primary Academy?
Manchester Road Primary Academy is in Manchester, M43 6GD, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Manchester Road Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Manchester Road Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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