Abbott Community Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

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

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths75%

75%, 13 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths8%

8%, the same as the England average.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

228 pupils on roll, with places for 240

Eligible for free school meals46.1%

46.1%, 19.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language53.9%

53.9%, 32.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14%

14%, 0.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.4%

4.4%, 1.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Abbott Community Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy0.1 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
St Malachy's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy0.5 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Co-op Academy New Islington0.5 milesOfsted judgements: Good60% met the expected standard
Saviour CofE Primary School0.5 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standard45% met the expected standard
Park View Community Primary Academy0.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement74% 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
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.