The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 430
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 22.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Miss Sarah-Jane Henderson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
College Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 0AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
Primary · 348m away
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Primary · 652m away
St John Vianney School
Special school · 686m away
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Primary · 762m away
St Bede's College
Independent · 1.0km away
St Teresa's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Oswald Road Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St John's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Manley Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Manley Park Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Manley Park Primary School?
Manley Park Primary School currently has 430 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Manley Park Primary School take?
Manley Park Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Manley Park Primary School?
Manley Park Primary School is in Manchester, M16 0AA, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Manley Park Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Manley Park Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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