SchoolScoresManley Park Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
College Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 0AA
0161 881 3808 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 8 May 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
135 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Manchester comparisons use the 72 of its 132 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 60 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 40th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 33rd highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 29th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 48 parents whose child had been bullied 11th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 67% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 102 parents who had raised a concern 39th highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 45% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 37th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%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
60 pupils in this year group.
73% — 15 points above the Manchester average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 15% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 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 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 71 |
| Of those, offered a place | 59 (83%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 170 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.2
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 120th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.3% | 48.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 121st highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 4.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 76th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.2% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 79th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.7% | 45.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 33rd lowest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 58% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 35th lowest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 15.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 132 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 132 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 75th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 44% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.1 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 17th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 68% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.8 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 40th highest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 63% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 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
- Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Margaret's CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Hilda's CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Seymour Park Community Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kings Road Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Teresa's RC Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oswald Road Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Alphonsus RC Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Manley Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Manley Park Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 May 2024.
How did Manley Park Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Manley Park Primary School?
91% of the 135 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Manley Park Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Manley Park Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 71 families put Manley Park Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 59 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 105472.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.