Oasis Academy Temple
Manchester, M8 8SA · Manchester · primary school
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84th 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 — 3.7/10 against 527 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| 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.
Oasis Academy Temple overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 628 pupils against a stated capacity of 709. 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 support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Oasis Academy Temple
Overview
Oasis Academy Temple continues to be a good school, where pupils feel safe and trust adults to support them. Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum, and most pupils work hard to meet high expectations, resulting in strong learning outcomes in the majority of subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, with staff managing behaviour effectively and dealing quickly with any bullying.
- Teachers use effective assessment methods to check progress and provide timely support, ensuring most pupils "know more and remember more".
- Reading is a priority, with a well-structured phonics scheme enabling most pupils to read with accuracy and fluency by Year 6.
- Leaders provide thoughtful activities beyond the academic curriculum, such as visits to museums and roles like "well-being champion", supporting personal development.
- Staff welfare is prioritised, with leaders listening to concerns and taking positive action to manage workloads.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, curriculum content is not sequenced carefully enough, preventing pupils from building knowledge securely.
- A small number of pupils in key stage 1 find their reading books too difficult because they do not match their phonics knowledge closely enough.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with well-organised processes to identify concerns, prompt action to provide help, and staff training on reporting and keeping pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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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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