Charlestown Community Primary School
Pilkington Road, Blackley, Manchester, M9 7BXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Charlestown 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 232nd of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 October 2012, report published 8 November 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 January 2023
Pupils, including children in the early years, enjoy being part of this caring community. They know that they are well looked after by staff. Pupils feel safe and happy at school. Pupils know that staff expect them to be respectful, responsible and safe. They meet these expectations by behaving well and treating each other kindly. Any bullying is quickly dealt with by staff so that it does not continue. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils to succeed, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils work hard in their lessons. Most achieve well. Parents and carers are positive about the school. They appreciate the care and support that their children receive. Typically, parents are full of praise for the work that staff do to support their children. Pupils take part in a range of activities such as sports, film club and musical theatre. They told the inspector how much they enjoyed visiting elderly residents in the local community and spending time with Hugo the 'mentor dog'.
What the school should improve
- At times, some teachers do not use effective strategies to help pupils build their knowledge cumulatively over time. As a result, some pupils are not able to recall their prior learning as well as they need to. Leaders should ensure that teachers receive effective support and guidance in order to deliver subject curriculums consistently well.
- A small number of staff do not implement the phonics programme exactly as leaders intend. This slows some pupils' progress in becoming fluent and confident readers. Leaders should ensure that these staff develop the skills and expertise needed to deliver the phonics programme with fidelity.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
430 pupils on roll, with places for 472
Schools near Charlestown Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Crosslee Community Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 50% met the expected standard |
| Moston Fields Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 40% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 65% 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
- Mr B Fletcher
- Phone
- 01617403529
- Address
- Pilkington Road, Blackley, Manchester, M9 7BX
- Local authority
- Manchester
- URN
- 105405
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.