Manchester Road Primary Academy
Manchester, M43 6GD · Tameside · primary school
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26th of 59 primary schools in Tameside we can score, 76 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 — 5.2/10 against 1,567 of them, against 4.2/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Manchester Road Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 371 pupils against a stated capacity of 446. 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 who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific provisions are available for children with additional educational needs? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the top 7%?
What Ofsted said about Manchester Road Primary Academy
Overview
Manchester Road Primary Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a school where pupils “flourish” and are “well prepared for their next steps,” benefiting from high expectations and a curriculum that is logically set out. Leaders demonstrate a “relentless determination to improve pupils’ attendance,” resulting in strong engagement and positive staff morale.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit excellent behaviour, guided by the ‘3Ps’ of “pride, positivity and politeness,” creating calm classrooms and positive social interactions.
- The curriculum is “logically set out in all subjects,” with teachers clearly identifying key knowledge and sequencing learning to build on prior understanding.
- Reading is prioritised with “secure subject knowledge” among staff, ensuring pupils receive accurate modelling and targeted support to become fluent readers.
- Staff possess a “high level of detail” regarding pupil needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), allowing for effective support strategies.
- Parents are satisfied with communication, noting that leaders “respond quickly and appropriately to any concerns.”
Areas to improve
- The school must develop systems to help pupils remember learning over time in subjects where this work is currently at the “early stages of development,” enabling them to make meaningful connections and deepen understanding.
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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