Cheetham CofE Community Academy
Manchester, M8 9FR · Manchester · primary school
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57th 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 — 5.3/10 against 986 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Cheetham CofE Community Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in dance, gym, and swimming.
Getting in
The published school roll is 597 pupils against a stated capacity of 690. 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 to close the gap between the 55.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific provisions are in place for the 8.0% of pupils reaching the higher standard? How does the current roll of 597 affect class sizes relative to the 690-place capacity?
What Ofsted said about Cheetham CofE Community Academy
Overview
Cheetham CofE Community Academy continues to be a good school, offering a "welcoming" environment where pupils are "proud to attend." The report highlights a "broad and rich learning experience" supported by staff who inspire high aspirations and foster a strong sense of community and belonging.
Strengths
- Teachers "inspire pupils" to have high aspirations and design activities that help learners "remember new knowledge" effectively.
- The curriculum is "thoughtfully designed" to reflect the local context, particularly benefiting pupils who speak English as an additional language through a focus on vocabulary.
- Robust systems identify pupils needing additional help, ensuring those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) can "learn successfully alongside their peers."
- Reading is "at the heart of the curriculum," with a strengthened phonics programme enabling most pupils to read with "fluency and accuracy."
- Staff create "happy learning environments" where behaviour is managed through "reminders, encouragement and praise," resulting in lessons that are "rarely disrupted."
Areas to improve
- The school should support teachers to "identify and address these gaps in pupils’ knowledge" in one or two subjects where older pupils have not benefited from recently redesigned curriculums.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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