SchoolScoresLily Lane Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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74 Kenyon Lane, Moston, Manchester, M40 9JP
0161 205 3397 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 4 February 2026 , published 14 June 2026.
In short: 5 needs attention, 2 urgent improvement, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
Category of concern: Requires significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely until it improves.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
24 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Manchester comparisons use the 4 of its 132 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 128 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 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 1% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 42% | 84% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 1% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 38% | 84% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 3% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 42% | 81% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied Higher than 10% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 18% | – | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 23 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 2% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 39% | 78% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 1% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 38%said yes | 82% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 4%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
89 pupils in this year group.
44% — 14 points below the Manchester average, and 18 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 44% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 60% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 62% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 51% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 99 | 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 56 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 55 |
| Of those, offered a place | 55 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 110 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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 11th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 66.4% | 48.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 42nd highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 4.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 52nd highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.0% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 38th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 57.5% | 45.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 116th lowest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 9% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 108th lowest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 13% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 20.2% | 15.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 128th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 5% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 127th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 7% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.16% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 79th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 40% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.8 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 84th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 25% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.3 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 19th highest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 84% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 25.5% | 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
- St Dunstan's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2020 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moston Lane Community Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moston Fields Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Edmund's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Co-op Academy Broadhurst 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy Harpur Mount 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Manchester Communication Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Lily Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lily Lane Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 4 February 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 5 needs attention, 2 urgent improvement, and safeguarding was met.
How did Lily Lane Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Lily Lane Primary School?
38% of the 24 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Lily Lane Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Lily Lane Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 55 families put Lily Lane Primary School as their first choice for 56 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 55 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 149671.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.