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Crab Lane Primary School
Crab Lane, Higher Blackley, Manchester, M9 8NB, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.9 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
425
Capacity
472
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 78%, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 3 to 11. Although the percentage of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 56%, which is above the national average, there is room for improvement, particularly in reaching higher standards, where no students achieved this level. Overall, it provides a decent option for families within the Manchester area.
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Last inspected: 29 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% 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 (27 responses)
★★★★★3.7
School keeps me informed
93%
Good range of subjects
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
School has high expectations
89%
My child feels safe
85%
My child makes good progress
85%
My child is happy
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
78%
I'd recommend this school
78%
Progress is communicated
78%
School supports development
70%
School responds to concerns
44%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British40.9%
Black African16.7%
White Other9.2%
Asian Pakistani7.1%
Mixed Other3.3%
Asian Indian3.3%
Other3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Asian Other2.8%
Black Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
traveller_irish0.9%
White Irish0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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53.53043, -2.23204 · M9 8NB
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN105465
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Crab Lane Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Crab Lane Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 October 2024.
Is Crab Lane Primary School a good school?
Crab Lane Primary School scores 22.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% 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 Crab Lane Primary School?
Based on 27 Ofsted Parent View responses, Crab Lane Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
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