SchoolScoresOld Moat Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Old Moat Lane, Withington, Manchester, M20 3FN
0161 445 4208 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 16 July 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
30 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 49th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 22nd highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 45th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 98% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 26 parents who had raised a concern Joint 26th highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 46th 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. | 87%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
59 pupils in this year group.
64% — 6 points above the Manchester average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 64% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 69% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 | 46 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 46 |
| Of those, offered a place | 46 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 112 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 30 places for speech, language and communication needs; Autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 17th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 64.1% | 48.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.5% | 4.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 78th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.0% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 21st highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 69.4% | 45.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 47th lowest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 48% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 58th lowest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 36% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.2% | 15.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 85th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 35% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 107th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 82nd highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 39% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.7 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 125th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 11% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.1 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 116th highest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 19% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- St Paul's CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cavendish Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Didsbury CE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Cuthbert's RC Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wilbraham Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moor Allerton Preparatory School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Manchester Muslim Preparatory School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Ladybarn Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mauldeth Road Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Old Moat Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Old Moat Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 July 2024.
How did Old Moat Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Old Moat Primary School?
87% of the 30 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Old Moat Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Old Moat Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 46 families put Old Moat Primary School as their first choice for 46 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 46 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 142360.
- 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.