Rack House Primary School
Manchester, M23 0BT · Manchester · primary school
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28th 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 1,151 of them, against 8.6/10 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 | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rack House Primary School 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%. 16.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in November 2025 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 460 pupils against a stated capacity of 510. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or arts projects are scheduled for the next term? How does the new Ofsted report card influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Rack House Primary School
Overview
Rack House Primary School provides a high-quality education where pupils achieve very well in core subjects, particularly disadvantaged learners. The school fosters a safe, nurturing environment with strong support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, though some areas of the wider curriculum require greater rigour.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve "very well in reading, writing and mathematics," with disadvantaged pupils outperforming national averages significantly.
- Leaders are "highly effective" in identifying and supporting pupils with SEND, ensuring they access the same curriculum as their peers.
- The school maintains an "orderly, safe and nurturing environment" where bullying is not tolerated and staff provide effective emotional support.
- Governors and leaders work closely together, with governors providing "suitable levels of challenge and support" and overseeing pupil premium funding effectively.
- Staff benefit from strong professional development, resulting in a "manageable workload" and positive staff morale.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the wider curriculum matches the rigour of core subjects, as "key knowledge... is not set out in sufficient detail" in some areas, leaving teachers unsure of priorities.
- Leaders must continue to improve attendance for pupils who "persistently miss out on periods of their education," including reducing term-time holidays.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 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
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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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