The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 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
- 678
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 56.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Amy Footman (Head of School)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stanley Grove, Rushford Street, Longsight, Greater Manchester, M12 4NL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Agnes C of E Primary School
Primary · 384m away
Crowcroft Park Primary School
Primary · 772m away
St Richard's RC Primary School
Primary · 794m away
Gorton Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Manchester Grammar School
Independent · 1.2km away
Grange School
Academy · 1.3km away
Birchfields Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Stanley Grove Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Stanley Grove Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stanley Grove Primary Academy?
Stanley Grove Primary Academy currently has 678 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stanley Grove Primary Academy take?
Stanley Grove Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Stanley Grove Primary Academy?
Stanley Grove Primary Academy is in Longsight, M12 4NL, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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