The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 51% 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
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 449
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 50.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mr Darren Amesbury (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | 15 January 2013
Full inspection
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Yarmouth Drive, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 0BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · Very close
Button Lane Primary School
Primary · 610m away
Northenden Community School
Primary · 1.4km away
Dixons Brooklands Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Lime Tree Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Worthington Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Southern Cross School
Academy · 1.6km away
Roundwood School
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Rack House Primary School?
Rack House Primary School currently has 449 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rack House Primary School take?
Rack House Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rack House Primary School?
Rack House Primary School is in Manchester, M23 0BT, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rack House Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rack House Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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