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Manchester Road Primary Academy

Manchester Road, Droylsden, Manchester, Lancashire, M43 6GD, Tameside


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.7 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
378
Capacity
446
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted and a parent satisfaction rate of 82%, this primary academy offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11. While 59% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average, only 7% achieve a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in academic performance. Overall, it is a solid choice for families in the Tameside area, though limited data on progress metrics suggests further exploration may be beneficial.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 11 September 2019Older inspection ⓘ
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.59%Bottom 35% 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 (11 responses)
3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
91%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
9% disagree
Behaviour is good
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
My child makes good progress
82%
I'd recommend this school
82%
Good range of subjects
73%
School supports development
73%
School keeps me informed
64%
School responds to concerns
64%
School has high expectations
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.0%
Black African11.9%
Asian Chinese6.3%
Asian Pakistani5.8%
Mixed Other5.3%
Asian Other3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
White Other3.2%
Other2.9%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
White Irish0.8%
Black Other0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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53.48052, -2.15953 · M43 6GD

School details
Local authorityTameside
RegionNorth West
URN141445
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Manchester Road Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?

Manchester Road Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 September 2019.

Is Manchester Road Primary Academy a good school?

Manchester Road Primary Academy scores 38.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% 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 Manchester Road Primary Academy?

Based on 11 Ofsted Parent View responses, Manchester Road Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.

What are the best schools near M43 6GD?

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