Cringle Brook Primary School

  • Primary
  • Free school
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

388 Slade Lane, Levenshulme, M19 2HTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Cringle Brook Primary School is a primary school in Levenshulme for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 209 schools in Manchester. It ranks 11th of 123 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 9 February 2017, report published 20 March 2017

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 January 2024

Pupils are extremely proud and happy to attend Cringle Brook Primary School. They thrive in the caring and supportive school community. From their arrival into the Reception Year, staff teach children to be polite and kind towards each other and to adults. Pupils behave in an exemplary manner across the school. Pupils spoke about how their school motto, 'dream it, achieve it', inspires them to persevere to achieve their goals. This is embodied in the exceptionally high expectations for achievement that the school has for pupils, which they rise to. They develop a thirst for knowledge that helps them to become keen and resilient learners. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve very well across a range of subjects. Pupils are enthusiastic about the praise that they receive for their impressive attitudes to school life. They are proud to receive the prestigious 'star of the week' and 'friend of the week' awards. Pupils relish the many leadership roles available to them, such as being house captains, sports leaders or members of the eco-committee. These responsibilities help pupils to make a meaningful contribution to their school and to the local community. The school provides a variety of opportunities that support pupils to develop their talents and interests. For example, pupils visit television studios, museums, theatres, mosques and art galleries. They also benefit from an extensive range of clubs, such as journalling, yoga, ukelele, dance and cricket.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

32 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths72%

72%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths6%

6%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

208 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals31.3%

31.3%, 4.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language66.8%

66.8%, 45.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support4.3%

4.3%, 10.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.3%

4.3%, 1.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Cringle Brook Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Acacias Community Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Good58% met the expected standard
Birchfields Primary School0.4 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding49% met the expected standard
Alma Park Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
St Mary's RC Primary School, Manchester, A Voluntary Academy0.4 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardNot published
Mauldeth Road Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Free schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
KINGSWAY COMMUNITY TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Vyas
Address
388 Slade Lane, Levenshulme, M19 2HT
Local authority
Manchester
URN
140692

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.