The short version
Average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 63% 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
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
25% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 518
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 62.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Carroll (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Shillingford Road, Gorton, Manchester, Lancashire, M18 7TN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCedar Mount Academy
Secondary · 311m away
Fir Tree Primary School
Primary · 405m away
Barlow Road Independent School
Independent · 768m away
Reddish Hall School
Independent · 1.1km away
Chapel Street Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary
Primary · 1.3km away
Dane Bank Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rushbrook Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Rushbrook Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rushbrook Primary Academy?
Rushbrook Primary Academy currently has 518 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rushbrook Primary Academy take?
Rushbrook Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rushbrook Primary Academy?
Rushbrook Primary Academy is in Manchester, M18 7TN, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rushbrook Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Rushbrook Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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