Abbott Community Primary School
Livesey Street, Collyhurst, Manchester, M40 7PROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Abbott Community Primary School is a primary school in Manchester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 209 schools in Manchester. It ranks 22nd of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 January 2019, report published 12 February 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 April 2024
The school provides a nurturing environment in which pupils are happy and feel safe. The school's motto, 'Aiming high to achieve success', is at the heart of everyone's work. Pupils, including those who speak English as an additional language, rise to the very high expectations that the school has for them. They flourish and achieve extremely well, academically, socially and personally. The school celebrates and embraces diversity. Pupils show exceptional pride when speaking about their school. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and nurturing. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They have highly positive attitudes to their learning during lessons. Pupils are extremely polite and respectful towards their peers, staff and visitors. They work and play together remarkably well. Pupils' time at school is enriched by many memorable experiences. They showcase their skills and talents at the annual 'Abbott's Got Talent' show, for example as magicians, dancers and actors. Staff make excellent use of resources available in the locality, such as libraries and theatres, to enrich pupils' learning. Pupils take part in a wide array of visits, clubs and sports. These include outdoor education, art, cricket and dance. Pupils relish opportunities to take on leadership roles, such as being house captains and volunteering in the library.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
24 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
228 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Abbott Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Malachy's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Co-op Academy New Islington | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Saviour CofE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 45% met the expected standard |
| Park View Community Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 74% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Phillippa Wilson
- Phone
- 01618349529
- Address
- Livesey Street, Collyhurst, Manchester, M40 7PR
- Local authority
- Manchester
- URN
- 105387
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.