Plymouth Grove Primary School
Ardwick, M13 0AQ · Manchester · primary school
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85th 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 — 4.5/10 against 189 of them, against 2.4/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Plymouth Grove Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Debate, Lego Club, and Art and Craft Club, alongside football, hockey, American football, and multi-skills athletics. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 347 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the majority of Year 2 pupils? How does the after-school club integrate with the core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Plymouth Grove Primary School
Overview
Plymouth Grove Primary School continues to be a good school, maintaining a culture of "high expectation and ambition for all pupils." Leaders have fostered an environment where pupils feel safe, respected, and happy, with strong support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and English as an additional language.
Strengths
- Leaders have created a "vigilant culture of safeguarding" where staff are well-trained and tenacious in ensuring pupils receive timely help.
- The curriculum is "logically designed to build pupils’ knowledge," offering a rich and broad experience including music, art, and community visits.
- Staff demonstrate "secure subject knowledge" and explain concepts clearly, while effectively supporting weaker readers to catch up.
- Pupils show "great empathy towards one another" and learn to be "upstanders, and not bystanders, to unkindness and injustice."
- Staff morale is high, with leaders ensuring workloads are manageable and governors carrying out their duties effectively.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff are suitably trained to deliver the phonics programme consistently, as inconsistency currently hinders some pupils’ progress.
- Teachers must use assessment strategies more carefully in all subjects to check that pupils’ knowledge is secure before introducing new learning, preventing gaps.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring staff receive up-to-date training and pupils are taught how to keep themselves safe, including online.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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