Rolls Crescent Primary School
Manchester, M15 5FT · Manchester · primary school
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55th 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 — 8.0/10 against 969 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rolls Crescent Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. A higher 14.0% reached the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 325 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 new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Rolls Crescent Primary School
Overview
Rolls Crescent Primary School is a "proudly diverse, inner-city school" where pupils are happy and feel safe. The report highlights a "coherent, extensive personal development programme" and strong pastoral systems, while noting that academic achievement and attendance are currently at an "expected standard" with ongoing improvements.
Strengths
- Personal development is delivered with expertise, including targeted workshops on safety, knife crime, and healthy relationships.
- Pupils demonstrate "care and empathy towards each other," with bullying described as "extremely rare."
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well planned," incorporating local context such as the Windrush generation and L S Lowry.
- Staff build "warm relationships" with families and pupils, fostering a culture where staff feel valued and supported.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs receive "timely and helpful support" to engage fully in school life.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff consistently design learning that accounts for pupils' prior knowledge, particularly in handwriting.
- Oversight of progress for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities requires strengthening to provide "clear and concise evidence" for planning next steps.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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