The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 56 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 654
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 10.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mrs Deborah Howard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Oswald Road, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 9PL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's RC Primary School
Primary · Very close
Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls
Independent · 486m away
Chorlton CofE Primary School
Primary · 536m away
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Primary · 658m away
Brookburn Community School
Primary · 1.0km away
Longford Park School
Special school · 1.1km away
Stretford Grammar School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Chorlton High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Oswald Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Oswald Road Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oswald Road Primary School?
Oswald Road Primary School currently has 654 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oswald Road Primary School take?
Oswald Road Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oswald Road Primary School?
Oswald Road Primary School is in Manchester, M21 9PL, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oswald Road Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Oswald Road Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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