Manley Park Primary School
Manchester, M16 0AA · Manchester · primary school
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3rd 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 — 8.5/10 against 3,131 of them, against 7.7/10 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 | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Manley Park Primary School 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%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join gymnastics, singing, craft, sewing, and karate clubs. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 442 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 who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating across different year groups?
What Ofsted said about Manley Park Primary School
Overview
Pupils describe themselves as “privileged to attend this exceptional school,” benefiting from a “remarkable range of opportunities.” The report highlights an “exceptionally well thought-out and highly ambitious curriculum” that ensures pupils achieve “exceptionally well” across all subjects. Leaders maintain “impeccable” behaviour standards and provide robust support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those learning English as an additional language.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “highly ambitious” with clear learning goals, ensuring pupils are not “overwhelmed” and can build on prior knowledge with “impressive ease.”
- Reading is “firmly placed at the heart of the curriculum,” with most pupils becoming “fluent and accurate readers” by the end of key stage 1 through effective phonics instruction.
- Pupils with SEND “achieve extremely well from their differing starting points” due to staff who accurately identify and meet additional needs.
- Behaviour is described as “impeccable,” with pupils acting as “passionate advocates for equality” and supporting peers, including those speaking English as an additional language.
- Governors provide “clear strategic direction” while ensuring staff workload is not negatively impacted by improvement work.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 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
—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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