Crab Lane Primary School
Manchester, M9 8NB · Manchester · primary school
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107th 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 — 3.2/10 against 536 of them, against 2.2/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 62% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Crab Lane Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Forest School and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 412 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 Forest School sessions?
What Ofsted said about Crab Lane Primary School
Overview
Crab Lane Primary School is described as a "friendly school" where pupils are "happy and settled" and feel supported by "caring staff." The report highlights a "broad and ambitious curriculum" with high expectations for achievement, noting that most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well. While the school has addressed recent gaps in learning, it identifies specific areas regarding reading enthusiasm and early years vocabulary that require further development.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, adhering to the school’s ‘LEARNERS’ values and ‘golden rules’ to create "purposeful learning environments."
- Staff provide "clear explanations" and use effective strategies to check progress, adapting teaching to support pupil development.
- The school offers "rich experiences" through trips, clubs, and visitors, enhancing pupils’ understanding of the world and important issues.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with an open culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
- Staff work closely with external professionals and parents to ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities follow the same curriculum as their classmates.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure pupils read more widely and often to develop a "broader and varied range of literature," as some currently have limited knowledge of writers and texts.
- In the early years, staff need to consistently introduce and revisit new words, as the school has not fully determined the precise vocabulary children should learn and when.
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 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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