New Moston Primary School
Manchester, M40 3QJ · Manchester · primary school
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110th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.6/10 against 1,615 of them, against 1.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 62% | 0.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 38% | 0.82 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
New Moston Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 1.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.6 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in local walks, library visits, and community-focused activities.
Getting in
The published school roll is 487 pupils against a stated capacity of 590. 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 strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard in maths? How are local trips integrated into the curriculum to enhance learning?
What Ofsted said about New Moston Primary School
Overview
New Moston Primary School is currently undergoing a period of “turbulence” with interim leadership, resulting in mixed outcomes. While pupils enjoy a positive environment with “good” behaviour and personal development, the overall quality of education and leadership “requires improvement” because recent changes have not yet fully impacted learning standards.
Strengths
- Pupils have “positive relationships with staff” and feel “valued” and safe.
- Early years provision is “good”, with children receiving a “strong start” and flourishing in Nursery and Reception.
- The school has fostered a “love of reading” through initiatives like ‘bag buddy’ and a well-ordered phonics programme.
- Personal development is comprehensive, helping pupils understand “healthy relationships”, consent, and how to keep themselves safe.
- Behaviour is “good”, with pupils showing respect and the school providing “sensitive and effective support” for those struggling.
Areas to improve
- Subject leaders lack expertise in some areas, leading to a “lack of clarity about what precisely should be taught and when”.
- Pupils do not receive enough opportunities to practise basic reading and writing skills, hindering fluency and accuracy.
- Teachers do not routinely check learning in all subjects, meaning “gaps in pupils’ knowledge remain” unaddressed.
- Communication with parents, particularly regarding SEND provision, is ineffective, leaving some feeling uninformed.
- Staff well-being strategies are “not yet fully effective”, resulting in workload concerns.
- Governors do not routinely challenge the school on the quality of education.
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 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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