The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- 69% 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 394
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 68.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mr Michael Cooke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Plymouth Grove West, Plymouth Grove Primary School, Ardwick, M13 0AQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCambian Birch House School
Independent · 759m away
Xaverian College
16 plus · 989m away
Stanley Grove Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
St Agnes C of E Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Manchester Grammar School
Independent · 1.4km away
St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme
Primary · 1.5km away
Manchester Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Heald Place Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Plymouth Grove Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Plymouth Grove Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Plymouth Grove Primary School?
Plymouth Grove Primary School currently has 394 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Plymouth Grove Primary School take?
Plymouth Grove Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Plymouth Grove Primary School?
Plymouth Grove Primary School is in Ardwick, M13 0AQ, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Plymouth Grove Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Plymouth Grove Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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