Manchester Communication Primary Academy
Manchester, M9 5QN · Manchester · primary school
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39th 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 — 7.6/10 against 248 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Manchester Communication Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 9.0% 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 (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Urban Crew and the School Council. Arts activities include theatre, pantomime, and workshops at Bridgewater Hall, The Lowry, and Macbeth. Trips cover a butterfly experience, chick experience, travelling farm, walk to Queens Park, African snails, toy museum, church visit, and football museum.
Getting in
The published school roll is 414 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Manchester Communication Primary Academy
Overview
Manchester Communication Primary Academy continues to be a good school, offering a welcoming environment where pupils feel "cared for and safe." Leaders have designed a "rich, ambitious and engaging curriculum" that ensures high-quality education for all, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate strong behaviour, treating each other with "respect and kindness" and taking pride in their roles of responsibility.
- The curriculum is "well thought out" in most subjects, ensuring teachers are clear on content and pupils "learn and remember the curriculum well."
- Reading is a high priority, with daily phonics lessons helping most pupils to read "accurately and fluently" by the end of key stage 1.
- Leaders are "proactive in their approach to safeguarding," ensuring staff are highly trained and concerns are reported swiftly.
- Staff workload and well-being are supported, with staff being "overwhelmingly positive" about the steps leaders have taken.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, leaders must ensure teachers are clear about the "building blocks of knowledge" to prevent gaps in pupils’ learning.
- Leaders should ensure all staff receive appropriate training to deliver the phonics programme "faithfully," as some currently use less effective strategies.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders being "tenacious" in following up concerns until pupils and families receive the necessary help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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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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