Cravenwood Primary Academy
Manchester, M8 5AE · Manchester · primary school
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44th 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 — 6.3/10 against 1,247 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| 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.
Cravenwood Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming and can attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 385 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Cravenwood Primary Academy
Overview
Cravenwood Primary Academy continues to be a good school, characterised by a culture where "everyone matters" and staff provide a "warm welcome". Leaders have established high expectations for behaviour and effort, creating an environment where pupils feel safe, happy, and supported in their learning.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as "engaging, relevant and ambitious", with leaders carefully sequencing knowledge to create a "well-connected learning journey".
- Reading is prioritised effectively; staff deliver the programme "consistently well", helping pupils build phonics knowledge and read with "growing fluency and confidence".
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the "same high-quality curriculum", with staff making suitable adaptations so they learn "happily alongside their peers".
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils embodying the motto of "bringing out the best in everyone" and understanding that behaving well is "the right thing to do".
- Staff are equipped with "subject-specific knowledge" and use assessment information effectively to shape future learning and check retention.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, pupils struggle to connect new learning with earlier concepts; leaders must ensure curriculum refinements are "well embedded" so pupils develop detailed knowledge across the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training to spot risks and working closely with external partners to ensure pupils and families receive necessary support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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