Irk Valley Community School
Waterloo Street, Lower Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5XHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Irk Valley Community School is a primary school in Manchester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 209 schools in Manchester. It ranks 219th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 July 2014, report published 23 July 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 May 2023
Pupils at Irk Valley are proud to belong to this welcoming and diverse school community. They celebrate their differences and learn the importance of treating each other equally. Pupil ambassadors welcome visitors to their classrooms with smiles on their faces. The school is a joyful place to be. Pupils, and children in the early years, benefit from leaders' high expectations of their behaviour and what they can achieve. Parents and carers, including parents of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), value the support that their children receive. This helps pupils, including pupils with SEND, to achieve well. Pupils feel safe and well cared for. They know who to turn to if they have a problem. Typically, pupils are kind, respectful to each other and behave well. If bullying should happen, leaders swiftly put a stop to it. Pupils' learning is enriched by a wide variety of trips and activities. For example, pupils told the inspector how they had enjoyed a recent visit to the zoo and how much they are looking forward to performing 'Twelfth Night' on the stage of a city centre theatre. Leaders ensure that there are opportunities for everyone to join in with.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, teachers' subject knowledge is not as strong as in other areas of the curriculum. This makes it harder for them to teach these subjects well. As a result, pupils do not develop as deep a body of knowledge as they should in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that teachers receive the right support and guidance to develop the knowledge and expertise they need to deliver these subjects consistently well.
- Some pupils are further behind in their reading than they should be and are not catching up quickly enough. This limits their success in some areas of the curriculum. Leaders should ensure that these pupils have sufficient opportunities for precise and accurate phonic practice, so that reading becomes increasingly fast and effortless as words become more familiar.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
437 pupils on roll, with places for 472
Schools near Irk Valley Community School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Harpur Mount | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 45% met the expected standard |
| Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Crumpsall Lane Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% 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
- Mrs Vicki Lord
- Phone
- 01614138707
- Address
- Waterloo Street, Lower Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5XH
- Local authority
- Manchester
- URN
- 105452
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.