Kings Road Primary School
Kings Road, Firswood, Manchester, M16 0GROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kings Road Primary School is a primary school in Manchester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 101 schools in Trafford. It ranks 68th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 June 2023, report published 28 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 June 2023
Pupils feel exceptionally well cared for at this school. This was best summed up by pupils, who said that they feel 'cherished' by their teachers. Pupils spoke particularly highly about the 'Hub', which is a safe space that they can go to at lunchtimes to speak with their teachers about anything that is worrying them. This makes them feel safe. Relationships between pupils and staff are very positive. Pupils show high levels of courtesy and care towards all members of their school community. Pupils rarely fall out with each other. Leaders take appropriate actions to deal with any occasional bullying concerns when they arise. Leaders have high expectations for what all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), should learn. In many subjects, pupils achieve well. Staff expect pupils to behave well. Pupils meet these expectations. Pupils are extremely well-mannered. They conduct themselves very well throughout the school day. They are attentive in their lessons, so any disruptions to learning are minimal. Pupils enjoy the annual 'Mantle of the Expert' weeks, in which they immerse themselves in role-playing activities linked to historic periods and events. Pupils also get various opportunities to learn different musical instruments, such as the ukulele.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, and in the early years curriculum, leaders have not clarified the important knowledge that they expect pupils to learn. As a result, teachers are sometimes unclear on what they should teach pupils. In turn, this sometimes prevents pupils from acquiring all the important knowledge that they need. Leaders should clearly identify their expectations about what pupils will learn and when teachers will teach it.
- A sizeable number of pupils do not attend school regularly and do not get to school on time. This means that they miss out on important parts of their learning. Leaders should refine their systems and actions that are intended to improve pupils' attendance and punctuality so that pupils do not frequently miss out on their schooling.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
98 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
638 pupils on roll, with places for 744
Schools near Kings Road Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's RC Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Seymour Park Community Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
| Manley Park Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| St John's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr D Morgan
- Phone
- 01618813571
- Address
- Kings Road, Firswood, Manchester, M16 0GR
- Local authority
- Trafford
- URN
- 106322
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.