Manor Park Primary School and Nursery
Knutsford, WA16 8DB · Cheshire East · primary school
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44th of 114 primary schools in Cheshire East we can score, 124 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 — 7.5/10 against 1,856 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Manor Park Primary School and Nursery 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%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 244 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 expected standards in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the nursery phase? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Manor Park Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Pupils are described as “happy and well cared for” within a community underpinned by values of “respect, pride, responsibility, resilience and reflection”. The school delivers an “ambitious, well-taught curriculum” that is “carefully and logically planned”, ensuring pupils achieve well and are prepared for future educational steps.
Strengths
- The curriculum features “sensible links between subjects” to deepen understanding, such as connecting history topics with English literature.
- Leaders “prioritise reading”, with teachers delivering the phonics programme “consistently well” to help pupils develop speed and comprehension.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive timely support, enabling them to “learn and achieve well” in a “calm and orderly environment”.
- Staff benefit from strong leadership that supports well-being and reduces workload, resulting in staff who are “highly positive about working at the school”.
- Pupils enjoy “generous outdoor facilities” and a wide range of visits and clubs that “widen their aspirations for the future”.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, teachers are “not sure how they should assess what pupils have learned”, meaning they are “not fully alert to misconceptions or gaps in pupils’ knowledge”, which slows progress. Leaders must ensure teachers have the skills to check learning effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective”, with leaders who “follow up concerns about pupils’ welfare tenaciously” and ensure pupils are educated about local risks.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 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
—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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