Ringway Primary School
Manchester, M22 0WW · Manchester · primary school
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104th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.9/10 against 920 of them, against 0.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 39.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.30 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ringway Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.9 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 417 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 who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment towards the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in results?
What Ofsted said about Ringway Primary School
Overview
Ringway Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, proud, and achieve well. The report highlights warm relationships between staff and pupils, positive behaviour, and an ambitious curriculum that supports learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour, treating each other with "kindness and respect," and feel safe at school.
- Leaders have designed an "ambitious curriculum" with clear knowledge goals in most subjects, and teachers are knowledgeable and present information clearly.
- Reading is prioritised, with staff well trained in phonics and quick to identify and support pupils who need help, including those speaking English as an additional language.
- Staff effectively adapt the curriculum for pupils with SEND, allowing them to learn well alongside their peers.
- Leaders place a strong focus on pupils’ wider development, including mental well-being, tolerance, and leadership roles such as eco-leaders and school prefects.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not finalised the essential knowledge pupils should learn, resulting in some pupils lacking a sufficiently broad base of knowledge.
- In these same subjects, teachers do not routinely assess whether pupils have remembered key learning, meaning misconceptions and gaps are not identified quickly enough.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained in reporting procedures and comprehensive systems in place to record and monitor concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 39% |
| 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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