Manchester Communication Primary Academy
49 Parkstead Drive, Harpurhey, Manchester, M9 5QNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Manchester Communication Primary Academy is a primary school in Manchester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 209 schools in Manchester. It ranks 116th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 October 2017, report published 15 November 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 March 2023
Pupils feel welcome, cared for and safe at this friendly school. From the Nursery Year up to Year 6, pupils love coming to school because they know that staff will take excellent care of them. The parents and carers who shared their views with the inspector talked about the strong family feeling that comes from being part of this school community. Parents value the level of support that their children receive. Pupils know that leaders expect the best for their behaviour and achievement. They strive to meet these expectations by demonstrating the school's 'community qualities'. For example, pupils know the importance of learning from their mistakes. Pupils beam with pride when they are 'caught being good'. They particularly enjoy receiving rewards for their good behaviour and positive attitudes to learning. In the main, they achieve well. Pupils treat each other with respect and kindness. Pupils are confident that staff will listen to their worries. Staff are quick and effective in dealing with any incidents of bullying or discrimination. Pupils relish their various roles of responsibility. These include being a community champion, eco-warrior, sports leader or part of the 'urban crew'. Pupils make a tangible contribution to school life through these roles.
What the school should improve
- In a minority of subjects, leaders have not ensured that teachers are clear enough about the building blocks of knowledge that pupils need for subsequent learning. At times, this hinders teachers in designing effective learning and means that pupils do not experience the depth of learning that they should. Leaders should ensure that teachers are clear about what pupils should know and remember.
- At times, a small number of staff do not implement the phonics programme as effectively as leaders intend. Some pupils do not develop into fluent and accurate readers as quickly as they should. Leaders should ensure that staff receive appropriate training and the support that they need to deliver the phonics programme faithfully.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
57 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
414 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Manchester Communication Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Saviour CofE Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 45% met the expected standard |
| St Malachy's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Oasis Academy Harpur Mount | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- GREATER MANCHESTER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Alex Reed
- Phone
- 01612028989
- Address
- 49 Parkstead Drive, Harpurhey, Manchester, M9 5QN
- Local authority
- Manchester
- URN
- 140482
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.