Birchfields Primary School
Manchester, M14 6PL · Manchester · primary school
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109th 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 — 2.5/10 against 686 of them, against 1.9/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 62% | 1.06 |
| 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.
Birchfields Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% 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 (2.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 592 pupils against a stated capacity of 720. 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?
What Ofsted said about Birchfields Primary School
Overview
Pupils feel happy in this “caring and welcoming school” where they have a “strong sense of belonging.” The report highlights a culture of “high expectations” where most pupils achieve well, supported by staff who forge “nurturing relationships.” While the curriculum is “broad” and “knowledge-rich,” the school is working to address inconsistencies in communication skills.
Strengths
- Pupils display “incredibly well” behaviour and “highly positive attitudes towards their learning.”
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and deliver curriculums effectively, using checks to address knowledge gaps.
- The school fosters a “love of reading” through high-quality texts and a well-stocked library.
- Staff identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “quickly and accurately,” providing bespoke support.
- Governors provide “effective support and challenge,” while staff feel valued and supported regarding workload.
Areas to improve
- The school must focus more strongly on developing pupils’ “written and spoken communication skills” to improve fluency and accuracy, as current mistakes “linger throughout their time at school.”
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 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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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