The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 39% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
39%
-23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 475
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 51.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Miss Karen Livesey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Chisholm Street, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 2LE
Town setting
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Primary · 620m away
Ashton Old Road Independent School
Independent · 1.1km away
LTE Group
16 plus · 1.1km away
Manchester Progressive School
Independent · 1.2km away
St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Wright Robinson College
Secondary · 1.4km away
Progress Schools - Gorton
Independent · 1.4km away
Gorton Brook School
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Varna Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Varna Community Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Varna Community Primary School?
Varna Community Primary School currently has 475 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Varna Community Primary School take?
Varna Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Varna Community Primary School?
Varna Community Primary School is in Manchester, M11 2LE, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Varna Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Varna Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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