Cravenwood Primary Academy

Manchester, M8 5AE · Manchester · primary school

Ofsted: Good · 2017 Mixed Primary
OfstedGood
Pupils396
FSM39.1%
KS2 expected73%

Catchment / designated area

Confirmed full 5-category oversubscription order (LAC, medical/social, siblings, recent movers, distance) has NO catchment-area criterion — pure straight-line distance tiebreaker.

Source: Manchester admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2017-03-21)

Overall effectiveness
Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes
Early years provision (where applicable)
Good

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Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official Manchester admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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