Acacias Community Primary School
Manchester, M19 2WW · Manchester · primary school
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72nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.3/10 against 1,964 of them, against 3.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Acacias Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 450 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading and writing? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in attainment?
What Ofsted said about Acacias Community Primary School
Overview
Acacias Community Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils feel valued and safe within a "thriving and vibrant community." Leaders maintain high aspirations, ensuring pupils demonstrate "kindness, respect, courage and equality" while achieving well in most subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy "harmonious relationships" and feel "safe, happy and well cared for," with bullying incidents dealt with "quickly and effectively."
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and use assessment well to resolve misconceptions, while subject leaders provide "helpful guidance."
- Reading is "valued and celebrated," with staff teaching phonics "consistently well" and providing timely support for early readers.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "flourish," receiving appropriate support to learn the same curriculum as their peers.
- Staff appreciate leadership efforts to reduce workload, and governors provide "helpful support and challenge."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should check that recent curriculum refinements have the desired impact so pupils achieve as well in these subjects as in others, as it is "too early to fully see the impact."
- Leaders must continue addressing gaps in pupils’ knowledge in writing, where outcomes are improving but did not previously match peers.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders working effectively with external partners and staff receiving regular training to swiftly spot signs of risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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