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Moston Fields Primary School
Brookside Road, Moston, Manchester, M40 9GJ, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.5 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
438
Capacity
455
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 92%, this primary school enjoys strong support from its community, despite receiving an Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement." While it ranks in the top 7% of schools nationally for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the lack of students achieving the higher standard indicates room for growth in academic performance. Overall, parents may find a supportive environment, but should consider the school's current challenges in delivering consistent academic excellence.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 40% | Bottom 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (24 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child feels safe
92%
School keeps me informed
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
My child is happy
88%
Behaviour is good
88%
My child makes good progress
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
Good range of subjects
79%
School responds to concerns
75%
School has high expectations
75%
Good range of extra-curricular
67%
School supports development
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British39.5%
Black African24.0%
Asian Pakistani8.0%
Other6.8%
White Other5.0%
Black Other4.6%
Mixed W+B African2.7%
Mixed Other2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Indian0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.51700, -2.19041 · M40 9GJ
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN105427
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Moston Fields Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Moston Fields Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is Moston Fields Primary School a good school?
Moston Fields Primary School scores 4.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Moston Fields Primary School?
Based on 24 Ofsted Parent View responses, Moston Fields Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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