Newall Green Primary School
Manchester, M23 2YH · Manchester · primary school
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97th 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 — 2.2/10 against 306 of them, against 1.4/10 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Newall Green Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 577 pupils against a stated capacity of 780. 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 maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Newall Green Primary School
Overview
Newall Green Primary School continues to be a good school, offering an environment where pupils feel welcome and included. The report highlights an "aspirational curriculum" delivered by staff with strong subject knowledge, resulting in most pupils achieving well across the curriculum. Relationships are described as polite and respectful, with pupils showing kindness to one another.
Strengths
- The curriculum is designed to enable children to "build their knowledge step by step over time," with staff making regular checks to identify what pupils know and remember.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported, with most accessing the same curriculum as their peers and benefiting from learning "carefully broken down into small, achievable steps."
- Early years provision prepares children well for reading through a rigorous phonics programme, with staff intervening swiftly to support those not keeping up.
- Personal development is well-structured, with pupils taking on responsibilities such as school council roles and learning about different faiths and cultures.
- Staff workload is positively impacted by curriculum resources, and the school actively involves parents through weekly coffee mornings and home reading support.
Areas to improve
- Staff must ensure greater ambition in reading materials, encouraging pupils to engage with a "wide range of texts, vocabulary and language conventions" rather than a limited selection.
- The school needs to identify and sustain successful strategies to improve attendance, as some pupils miss out on important learning due to irregular attendance.
Safeguarding
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 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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
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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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