Cheetwood Primary School
Manchester, M8 8EJ · Manchester · primary school
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100th 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 — 1.0/10 against 1,026 of them, against 1.1/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cheetwood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% 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%. 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 (1.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 197 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these attainment gaps?
What Ofsted said about Cheetwood Primary School
Overview
Cheetwood Primary School is described as a ‘happy school’ where ‘warmth and respect shine through’ interactions. Pupils feel ‘extremely well cared for’ and behave in accordance with the school’s ‘golden rules’, creating a ‘calm and positive learning environment’. The curriculum is ‘well defined and ambitious’, with strong support for reading and pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘polite’ and ‘considerate’, fostering ‘positive relationships’ that help them become ‘thoughtful and confident’.
- Reading is ‘at the heart of the curriculum’, with effective phonics delivery and support helping most pupils become ‘accurate and fluent readers’.
- Staff expertise has been used to redesign the curriculum, ensuring learning ‘builds logically from the Nursery class to Year 6’.
- The school provides a ‘programme of personal development’ that prepares pupils for ‘life in modern society’ and helps them understand their local area.
- Leaders have established a culture where staff are ‘consulted and valued’, using a ‘start, stop, continue’ approach to drive improvement.
Areas to improve
- Staff need a ‘strong shared understanding’ of how to develop spelling, handwriting, and grammar, as weaknesses in these areas ‘hinder how effectively some pupils communicate in writing’.
- Staff must receive training to ‘make effective use of assessment information’ to address gaps in pupils’ knowledge, particularly for those with special educational needs.
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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