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Higher Openshaw Community School

Manchester, M11 1AJ · Manchester · primary school

Ofsted: Good · 2018 Mixed Primary
OfstedGood
Pupils326
FSM63.2%
KS2 expected58%

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 (2018-05-09)

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

Similar schools nearby

Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.

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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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