SchoolScoresCringle Brook Primary School
Free school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of KINGSWAY COMMUNITY TRUST
388 Slade Lane, Levenshulme, M19 2HT
0161 248 1730 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 9 February 2017.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 25 January 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
54 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Manchester comparisons use the 74 of its 137 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 63 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 74 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 74 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 74 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 99% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 56% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 38 parents who had raised a concern Joint 22nd highest of 67 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 68% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 8th highest of 74 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Manchester figures pool parents at the Manchester schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
32 pupils in this year group.
72% — 14 points above the Manchester average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 72% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 88% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Manchester. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 42 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (64%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 194 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.4
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 116th highest of 137 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.2% | 48.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 55th highest of 137 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 4.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 133rd highest of 137 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 31st highest of 137 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 64.5% | 45.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 35th lowest of 135 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 28th lowest of 135 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 58% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 15.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 137 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 137 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 106th highest of 137 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 28% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.6 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 98th highest of 137 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 23% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.1 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 97th highest of 135 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 29% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 13.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Acacias Community Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Birchfields Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alma Park Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's RC Primary School, Manchester, A Voluntary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026, before conversion: 2 strong, 5 expected · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mauldeth Road Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chapel Street Community Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 21% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Green End Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Cringle Brook Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cringle Brook Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 9 February 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 25 January 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Cringle Brook Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Cringle Brook Primary School?
98% of the 54 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Cringle Brook Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Cringle Brook Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 42 families put Cringle Brook Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 27 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140692.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.