Ladybarn Primary School
Manchester, M20 4SR · Manchester · primary school
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19th 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 — 8.6/10 against 1,550 of them, against 7.3/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ladybarn Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access football, dance, gym, MYPB, outdoor games, OOHL, craft, and drawing. Trips include Venture Out and Kinder Scout. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 462 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 in reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Venture Out trip? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Ladybarn Primary School
Overview
Pupils “thrive in this warm and welcoming school” where staff foster a “strong sense of community and belonging.” The report highlights that pupils “treat each other with kindness and respect” and achieve well against “ambitious learning goals.” Overall effectiveness is judged as Good, with Behaviour and attitudes rated Outstanding.
Strengths
- The school delivers a “highly ambitious and creative curriculum” that successfully meets the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Teachers “present information clearly” and routinely check for understanding, quickly identifying and remediating gaps in knowledge.
- Pupils “behave exceptionally well,” supported by “highly effective systems” that underpin strong, caring relationships throughout the school.
- There is a “strong focus on fostering pupils’ appreciation of the diversity” within the school and local community, enhancing personal development.
- Governors and trustees provide “effective support” with “strong oversight of leaders’ work.”
Areas to improve
- Some staff lack the expertise to support older pupils with reading difficulties, meaning gaps in phonics knowledge are not addressed “as rapidly as they should.” The school must ensure staff are “fully equipped to help these pupils to develop into confident and fluent readers.”
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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