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Abbey Hey Primary Academy
Abbey Hey Lane, Gorton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M18 8PF, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.5 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
675
Capacity
502
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
134%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and an impressive 85% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary academy stands out in the Manchester area. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 100% of respondents recommending the school, indicating a strong community feel. However, only 2% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more able learners.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 85% | Top 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 (24 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
School keeps me informed
92%
School supports development
88%
School has high expectations
88%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British32.6%
Black African14.2%
White Other11.4%
Asian Pakistani9.8%
Other7.9%
Black Other5.9%
Mixed Other5.9%
Asian Other2.7%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.46401, -2.16393 · M18 8PF
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN139404
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.abbeyheyprimary.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Abbey Hey Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Abbey Hey Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2019.
Is Abbey Hey Primary Academy a good school?
Abbey Hey Primary Academy scores 80.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% 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 Abbey Hey Primary Academy?
Based on 24 Ofsted Parent View responses, Abbey Hey Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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