Abbott Community Primary School
Manchester, M40 7PR · Manchester · primary school
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6th of 123 primary schools in Manchester we can score, 137 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.3/10 against 1,390 of them, against 7.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Abbott Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Yoga, Cooking, Dodgeball, and STEM clubs, or play football, athletics, badminton, swimming, and taekwondo. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 228 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club? How does the curriculum adapt for pupils with different learning needs?
What Ofsted said about Abbott Community Primary School
Overview
Abbott Community Primary School continues to be an outstanding school, providing a nurturing environment where pupils are happy and feel safe. The school’s motto, ‘Aiming high to achieve success’, drives high expectations, enabling pupils to “flourish and achieve extremely well, academically, socially and personally.”
Strengths
- The school has developed a “highly ambitious curriculum” that enables pupils to be confident and successful learners, with staff using routine checks to help pupils “build on and deepen their knowledge.”
- Reading has a “high profile throughout the school,” with highly effective support for early readers and access to diverse texts, helping older pupils become “confident and fluent readers.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly, with staff “expertly adapt[ing] the delivery of the curriculum” to ensure they progress well.
- Behaviour is described as “exemplary,” with pupils showing “highly positive attitudes to their learning” and being “extremely polite and respectful” towards peers and staff.
- Governors “work exceptionally well with the school,” providing insightful challenge and support, while staff appreciate the consideration given to their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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