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Birchfields Primary School
Lytham Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6PL, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.9 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
625
Capacity
720
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, reflected in 90% of parents expressing satisfaction. While the percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths is 49%, it ranks in the top 83% nationally for expected attainment, indicating a positive educational environment. However, only 1% of pupils achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 49% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Parent View (20 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
My child is happy
90%
School keeps me informed
90%
My child makes good progress
90%
Good range of subjects
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School has high expectations
90%
Behaviour is good
85%
School supports development
85%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani51.4%
Asian Bangladeshi22.4%
Other7.5%
Asian Other4.5%
Black African4.2%
Asian Indian3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
White British2.1%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Mixed Other0.2%
White Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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53.44508, -2.20493 · M14 6PL
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN130380
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.birchfieldsprimary.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Birchfields Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Birchfields Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Birchfields Primary School a good school?
Birchfields Primary School scores 52.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% 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 Birchfields Primary School?
Based on 20 Ofsted Parent View responses, Birchfields Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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