The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 493
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 7.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Head
- Mr Simon Parker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Wycliffe Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5AH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmUrmston Grammar Academy
Secondary · Very close
Davyhulme Primary School
Primary · 704m away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 756m away
Flixton Girls School
Secondary · 770m away
Abbotsford Preparatory School
Independent · 856m away
Woodhouse Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Flixton Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Highfield Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Urmston Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Urmston Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Urmston Primary School?
Urmston Primary School currently has 493 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Urmston Primary School take?
Urmston Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Urmston Primary School?
Urmston Primary School is in Manchester, M41 5AH, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Urmston Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Urmston Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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