Ladybarn Primary School
Briarfield Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 4SROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ladybarn Primary School is a primary school in Manchester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 209 schools in Manchester. It ranks 66th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 November 2023, report published 30 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 November 2023
Pupils thrive in this warm and welcoming school. Staff are committed to helping pupils to develop a strong sense of community and belonging. Pupils feel confident to be themselves because of the supportive atmosphere that permeates the school. The school is determined for all pupils, especially those who are disadvantaged, to achieve the very best that they can. Pupils have high aspirations for themselves and each other. They work hard in lessons to achieve the ambitious learning goals that their teachers set for them. As a result, pupils typically achieve well. Pupils treat each other with kindness and respect. During social times, pupils are considerate of one another. They told inspectors that they make sure that everyone is happy and included in the fun and games at playtimes. Pupils said that if they make mistakes with their behaviour or learning, staff will help them to put things right. The school ensures that all pupils are able to access the wide range of activities on offer that extend and enhance the curriculum. For example, pupils in Year 6 spoke enthusiastically about a recent residential trip to the Lake District. Pupils benefit from clubs such as taekwondo, yoga, choir and sewing that encourage them to explore and develop their talents.
What the school should improve
- Some staff do not have the expertise required to provide effective support for some older pupils who find reading difficult. This means that these staff do not address the gaps in some older pupils' reading knowledge as rapidly as they should. The school should ensure that staff are fully equipped to help these pupils to develop into confident and fluent readers.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
63 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
462 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near Ladybarn Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauldeth Road Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St Cuthbert's RC Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Green End Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 81% met the expected standard |
| St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 21% met the expected standard |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- KINGSWAY COMMUNITY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lisa Vyas
- Phone
- 01614454898
- Address
- Briarfield Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 4SR
- Local authority
- Manchester
- URN
- 140137
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.