Webster Primary School
Manchester, M15 6JU · Manchester · primary school
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36th 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 — 7.8/10 against 630 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 62% | 3.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Webster Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% 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 9.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 363 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 school support pupils to progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help in reading or maths? How are class sizes managed to ensure individual attention for all learners?
What Ofsted said about Webster Primary School
Overview
Webster Primary School is described as a place where pupils and staff are proud of its diversity, with new arrivals settling well under the care of supportive staff. The school maintains high ambitions for achievement, resulting in pupils mostly performing well across a broad range of subjects, particularly English and mathematics. Leaders have established effective systems to monitor strengths and drive continual improvement in the quality of education.
Strengths
- Pupils display "exceptional" behaviour, following clear routines "impeccably" and concentrating well in lessons.
- The programme for personal development is "exceptional," helping pupils become "respectful, caring and considerate individuals."
- Teachers are "swift to spot" reading difficulties and provide targeted support to help pupils catch up quickly.
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) early, enabling them to "participate in all aspects of school life."
- The governing body "successfully challenge[s] the school to continually improve the quality of education."
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects and the early years, the school has not "clearly defined the important knowledge," which hampers curriculum delivery and leaves pupils' knowledge less secure than intended.
- The school should "sharpen aspects of the curriculum" in these areas to better draw on prior knowledge and help pupils "know more and remember more over time."
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 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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