The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp 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)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 458
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 66.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- WISE OWL TRUST
- Head
- Miss Debbie Frater (Acting Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Seymour Road South, Manchester, M11 4PR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHigher Openshaw Community School
Primary · 628m away
Manchester Road Primary Academy
Primary · 829m away
Droylsden Academy
Secondary · 948m away
Varna Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Music Stuff
Independent · 1.2km away
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Fairfield Road Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Clement's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Seymour Road Academy's Ofsted rating?
Seymour Road Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Seymour Road Academy?
Seymour Road Academy currently has 458 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Seymour Road Academy take?
Seymour Road Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Seymour Road Academy?
Seymour Road Academy is in Manchester, M11 4PR, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Seymour Road Academy have a sixth form?
No, Seymour Road Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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