The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
- 58% 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
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp 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.
18% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 62 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 655
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 57.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
- Head
- Mrs Ruth Dawson (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Smedley Lane, Temple Primary School, Manchester, M8 8SA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 483m away
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
Secondary · 760m away
St Malachy's RC Primary School
Primary · 873m away
Saviour CofE Primary School
Primary · 877m away
Manchester Communication Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Marlborough Road Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Manchester Communication Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Unity Community Primary
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Oasis Academy Temple?
Oasis Academy Temple currently has 655 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oasis Academy Temple take?
Oasis Academy Temple caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oasis Academy Temple?
Oasis Academy Temple is in Manchester, M8 8SA, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oasis Academy Temple have a sixth form?
No, Oasis Academy Temple does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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