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Benchill Primary School
Benchill Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 8EJ, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.4 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
503
Capacity
574
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With 80% of parents expressing satisfaction, this primary school offers a supportive community for children aged 3-11. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted and has lower-than-average performance in key stage 2 assessments, with only 60% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. Limited published data suggests a need for further development, particularly in achieving higher standards.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% 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 (15 responses)
★★★★4.1
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child is happy
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
My child feels safe
87%
School responds to concerns
80%
I'd recommend this school
80%
Behaviour is good
73%
School has high expectations
73%
School supports development
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.7%
Black African10.5%
Asian Indian7.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.8%
White Other5.6%
Other3.8%
Asian Pakistani3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed Other2.6%
Black Caribbean1.8%
Black Other1.6%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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53.39390, -2.26808 · M22 8EJ
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN132241
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Benchill Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Benchill Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2024.
Is Benchill Primary School a good school?
Benchill Primary School scores 12.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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 Benchill Primary School?
Based on 15 Ofsted Parent View responses, Benchill Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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