The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
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
3%
-5.0pp 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)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 457
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 57.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Hardwick (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Moston Lane, Moston, Manchester, M9 4HH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Trinity CofE Primary School
Primary · 492m away
St Dunstan's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 732m away
Harpurhey Alternative Provision School
Independent · 925m away
Oasis Academy Harpur Mount
Primary · 1.1km away
St Edmund's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Irk Valley Community School
Primary · 1.4km away
Manchester Communication Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Manchester Communication Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Moston Lane Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Moston Lane Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Moston Lane Community Primary School?
Moston Lane Community Primary School currently has 457 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Moston Lane Community Primary School take?
Moston Lane Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Moston Lane Community Primary School?
Moston Lane Community Primary School is in Manchester, M9 4HH, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Moston Lane Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Moston Lane Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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