Pike Fold Primary School
Manchester, M9 8QP · Manchester · primary school
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61st 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 — 4.4/10 against 1,487 of them, against 3.5/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Pike Fold Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 435 pupils against a stated capacity of 459. 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 does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Pike Fold Primary School
Overview
Pike Fold Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, proud, and achieve well. Leaders have high expectations, fostering a culture of tolerance and respect where everyone is accepted. The school provides a broad curriculum and effective support for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed an "ambitious curriculum" that prepares pupils well for the next stages of their education.
- Staff have "high levels of subject knowledge" and create "warm and supportive environments" in classrooms.
- Reading is prioritised throughout the school, with a new phonics programme improving early reading and most pupils becoming "fluent and confident readers".
- Systems to identify and support pupils with SEND are effective, ensuring they experience the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- Pupils feel safe, with leaders resolving bullying effectively and staff helping pupils who struggle with behaviour or learning.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not fully identified the essential knowledge pupils should learn, leading to occasional uneven learning; leaders should "finalise their curriculum thinking" in these areas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and leaders establishing rigorous systems to record issues and deal with concerns rapidly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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