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Manchester Communication Primary Academy
49 Parkstead Drive, Harpurhey, Manchester, M9 5QN, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.8 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
426
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving a higher standard is lower at 9%, parent satisfaction appears strong, contributing to a positive learning environment. Overall, it offers a supportive setting for children aged 4-11 in Manchester.
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Last inspected: 10 October 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British23.9%
Black African16.2%
Asian Pakistani14.1%
Black Other11.0%
Other9.2%
Mixed Other8.2%
Asian Other5.9%
Mixed W+B African3.1%
White Other2.6%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
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53.50383, -2.21700 · M9 5QN
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN140482
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.mcpacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Manchester Communication Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Manchester Communication Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 October 2017.
Is Manchester Communication Primary Academy a good school?
Manchester Communication Primary Academy scores 52.8/100 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.
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