Oasis Academy Harpur Mount
Manchester, M9 5XR · Manchester · primary school
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13th 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 — 9.5/10 against 387 of them, against 8.0/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oasis Academy Harpur Mount overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 11.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 443 pupils against a stated capacity of 465. 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
With 22 places currently available, how does the school manage waiting lists for specific entry years? Since the inspection was in 2024, what changes have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Oasis Academy Harpur Mount
Overview
Oasis Academy Harpur Mount continues to be a good school, described as a "vibrant and nurturing" environment where pupils "thrive" and feel a strong sense of belonging. The inspection confirms that the school maintains high expectations for achievement, with pupils typically performing well, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "suitably ambitious and knowledge-rich curriculum" and "calm, purposeful learning environments."
- Staff possess "strong subject knowledge" and work in a "close-knit team" with a sharp focus on improving education quality.
- Reading is given "strong prominence," supported by a "well-designed phonics programme" and high-quality texts.
- The school is "tenacious" in encouraging attendance, successfully removing barriers to help reduce absence levels.
- Pupils develop leadership skills through various roles and engage in a "broad variety of experiences," including clubs and residential trips.
Areas to improve
- Some staff do not adapt learning activities well enough to help pupils practise and apply knowledge, limiting how much some pupils learn.
- Support for pupils struggling with reading is not always fully effective, meaning some do not catch up as quickly as they should.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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