Moss Park Primary School
Manchester, M32 9HR · Trafford · primary school
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12th of 55 primary schools in Trafford we can score, 63 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 3,597 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 62% | 4.65 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 38% | 3.21 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Moss Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 15.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Library Club, lunchtime sports events, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 464 pupils against a stated capacity of 436. 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 are lunchtime sports events organised for pupils who do not participate in competitive teams? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Moss Park Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Moss Park Primary School “thoroughly enjoy attending” and benefit from a culture that celebrates individuality and supports high achievement. The school has successfully implemented an “ambitious curriculum” following its recent amalgamation, resulting in strong pupil engagement and “exemplary” behaviour. While the quality of education and leadership are judged as Good, the school excels in fostering positive attitudes and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “highly positive and mature attitudes to learning” and behave “impeccably” with courtesy towards others.
- The “exceptionally well-designed enrichment programme” offers diverse opportunities, including the ‘Boarding Pass’ experiences and enterprise schemes.
- Staff deliver phonics effectively, ensuring pupils become “confident, fluent readers” with access to high-quality texts.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive timely support, enabling them to be “confident and successful learners alongside their peers.”
- The governing body provides “valuable support and challenge,” while staff report positive consideration for their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, “gaps in pupils’ knowledge have not been addressed” due to recent curriculum changes, making it difficult for some to recall prior learning. The school must embed work to remedy these gaps to ensure a “secure foundation for their future learning.”
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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