Seymour Road Academy
Manchester, M11 4PR · Manchester · primary school
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22nd 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 — 8.8/10 against 281 of them, against 6.9/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Seymour Road Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including Arts & Crafts, Singing, Rockband, and Cheerleading. Sports options cover Football, Gymnastics, Basketball, and Badminton. Trips include visits to Smithhills Farm, the Fire Museum, and Bridgewater Gardens. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 448 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 curriculum support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available during the after-school club for children needing extra help with phonics?
What Ofsted said about Seymour Road Academy
Overview
Seymour Road Academy continues to be a good school, described as a "warm and embracing community" where pupils "relish their time at school." The report highlights a "highly impressive curriculum" and "exceptionally positive, caring relationships" between staff and pupils, with many achieving well across subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite" and behave well, underpinned by the school’s ‘respect’ values and the consistent use of the ‘Star’ approach.
- The curriculum is "carefully ordered" with clear steps of knowledge, allowing pupils, including those with SEND, to revisit and build upon learning effectively.
- Reading is a clear priority, with a "carefully designed phonics programme" ensuring pupils become "confident and fluent readers" by the end of key stage 1.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "fully included" and supported well, typically achieving well from their starting points.
- Staff workload is managed positively, with recent changes to marking policy focusing on "effective verbal feedback."
Areas to improve
- Teachers should use assessment strategies with "more consistency" to identify gaps in prior learning, preventing pupils from moving on to new content before fully grasping previous material.
- The school must ensure a minority of pupils gain a "fuller understanding of grammar and punctuation conventions" to improve the accuracy and quality of their writing.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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