Baguley Hall Primary School
Manchester, M23 1LB · Manchester · primary school
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101st 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 — 3.3/10 against 826 of them, against 2.4/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 62% | 1.98 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Baguley Hall Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a choir, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 472 pupils against a stated capacity of 577. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the curriculum adapt for pupils with diverse learning needs?
What Ofsted said about Baguley Hall Primary School
Overview
Baguley Hall Primary School is described as a "safe haven" where pupils arrive "brimming with happiness" and enjoy "warm, positive and respectful relationships" with staff. The report highlights that the school has made significant improvements since the previous inspection, with effective leadership driving positive changes to the curriculum and ensuring high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils behave very well, displaying "positive attitudes for learning" and treating others with consideration.
- The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who are "supported well".
- Reading is placed "at the heart of its curriculum," with staff delivering the phonics programme "consistently well" to build fluency.
- The school offers a "wide range of enrichment activities," such as extra-curricular clubs and an 'edible playground' gardening club.
- Attendance is a high priority, with "extremely effective processes" in place to challenge absence and support families.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure the curriculum for all subjects is "equally well constructed" by precisely outlining the most important knowledge and skills pupils need to learn.
- The governing body should ensure all members have the necessary knowledge and understanding to "evaluate the school’s effectiveness further" and fulfil their roles effectively.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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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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