The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
40%
-22.0pp 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)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
18% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 438
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 49.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mr Ryan Thompson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
17 official reports linked on this page, including 16 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Brookside Road, Moston, Manchester, M40 9GJ
Town setting
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Moston Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 873m away
Co-op Academy Broadhurst
Primary · 1.2km away
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Mather Street Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Moston Fields Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Moston Fields Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Moston Fields Primary School?
Moston Fields Primary School currently has 438 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Moston Fields Primary School take?
Moston Fields Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Moston Fields Primary School?
Moston Fields Primary School is in Manchester, M40 9GJ, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Moston Fields Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Moston Fields Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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