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Armitage CofE Primary School
Rostron Avenue, Ardwick, Manchester, M12 5NP, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.7 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
489
Capacity
500
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 98%, this primary school stands out as a strong choice for families in Manchester. While 57% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 70% nationally, the percentage achieving the higher standard is lower at 7%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with a strong community focus.
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Last inspected: 21 March 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (43 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child feels safe
98%
School keeps me informed
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
Progress is communicated
93%
Behaviour is good
88%
School supports development
86%
School has high expectations
81%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African28.8%
Asian Pakistani14.9%
White British14.7%
Other8.0%
Asian Other5.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.7%
Black Caribbean4.3%
Asian Chinese3.9%
Mixed Other3.3%
Black Other3.1%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
White Other1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Location
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53.46790, -2.20590 · M12 5NP
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN105502
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Armitage CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Armitage CofE Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 March 2019.
Is Armitage CofE Primary School a good school?
Armitage CofE Primary School scores 91.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% 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 Armitage CofE Primary School?
Based on 43 Ofsted Parent View responses, Armitage CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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