Cringle Brook Primary School
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
Pupil numbers and mix
208 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Cringle Brook Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacias Community Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Birchfields Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 49% met the expected standard |
| Alma Park Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's RC Primary School, Manchester, A Voluntary Academy | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Mauldeth Road Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% 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
- Phone
- 01612481730
- 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.