The short version
Average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- 61% 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 379
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 61.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- CHANGING LIVES IN COLLABORATION
- Head
- Mr Oliver Kerr (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Old Moat Lane, Withington, Manchester, M20 3FN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBridgelea Pupil Referral Unit
Pupil referral unit · 510m away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 686m away
Shawgrove School
Special school · 775m away
Cavendish Primary School
Primary · 829m away
Ewing School
Special school · 930m away
West Didsbury CE Primary School
Primary · 933m away
Didsbury High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Cuthbert's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Old Moat Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Old Moat Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Old Moat Primary School?
Old Moat Primary School currently has 379 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Old Moat Primary School take?
Old Moat Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Old Moat Primary School?
Old Moat Primary School is in Manchester, M20 3FN, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Old Moat Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Old Moat Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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