Benchill Primary School
Manchester, M22 8EJ · Manchester · primary school
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89th 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 — 5.0/10 against 435 of them, against 3.2/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 62% | 2.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 38% | 0.82 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Benchill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 479 pupils against a stated capacity of 574. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Benchill Primary School
Overview
Benchill Primary School is in the early stages of developing a new curriculum under recently established leaders, resulting in inconsistent learning outcomes across subjects. While the school fosters a positive, inclusive culture with strong behaviour and personal development, too many pupils leave without the essential reading skills required for future learning. The report notes that while improvements are underway, their impact is not yet fully apparent in several areas.
Strengths
- Pupils behave consistently well, treating others with "utmost respect" and rising to staff expectations.
- Personal development is "very well developed," with pupils discussing issues like online safety with maturity.
- The school provides effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Early years provision is strong, helping children build positive relationships and develop mathematical understanding.
- Governors are knowledgeable and prioritise staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school must clearly identify the important knowledge pupils require in several subjects to help them acquire and remember it effectively.
- Staff need to routinely check that pupils have understood new learning to address misconceptions and prevent gaps in knowledge.
- The reading curriculum must be strengthened to ensure pupils develop the skills needed to answer questions about texts independently.
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 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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