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Varna Community Primary School
Chisholm Street, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 2LE, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.6 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
475
Capacity
472
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, reflected in 88% of parents expressing satisfaction. While the percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at 39% is below the national average, it still ranks in the top 93% of schools for expected outcomes. The school serves a diverse community of 475 pupils aged 3-11 and is better than 61% of schools according to its LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 39% | 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%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (25 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of subjects
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
School has high expectations
92%
School keeps me informed
88%
Behaviour is good
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School supports development
84%
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African27.6%
White British21.7%
Asian Pakistani9.5%
Other6.3%
Asian Other5.5%
Mixed Other3.8%
Black Other3.6%
Asian Chinese3.2%
Black Caribbean3.2%
White Other2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Gypsy/Roma1.7%
Asian Indian1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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53.47262, -2.17056 · M11 2LE
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN105459
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.varna.manchester.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Varna Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Varna Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is Varna Community Primary School a good school?
Varna Community Primary School scores 60.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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 Varna Community Primary School?
Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, Varna Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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