Manley Park Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

College Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 0AAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Manley Park Primary School is a primary school in Manchester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 209 schools in Manchester. It ranks 8th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 May 2024, report published 9 June 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 May 2024

Pupils told inspectors that they feel privileged to attend this exceptional school. They benefit from the remarkable range of opportunities that the school provides, which begins in the early years. Pupils explained that they quickly grow in confidence, especially if they have recently arrived from another country. Pupils are passionate advocates for equality. They respect people's differences. Pupils are skilled at supporting each other, including in providing encouragement and translation for pupils who speak English as an additional language. The school sets an extremely high bar for pupils' academic achievement. It makes sure that pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), receive the support that they need. As a result, pupils achieve exceptionally well. Pupils eagerly respond to the school's aspirations for them. They rarely need reminding to do their best. Pupils' behaviour is impeccable in class, during social times and as they move around the school. Pupils value the exciting and carefully designed activities that the school provides to support their physical and mental well-being. For example, prefects and play leaders make sure that everyone enjoys and gets the most out of breaktimes. The support that these pupils provide helps other pupils to feel safe and happy at school.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths73%

73%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths15%

15%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

442 pupils on roll, with places for 480

Eligible for free school meals22.4%

22.4%, 4.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language29.9%

29.9%, 8.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.3%

13.3%, 1.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.9%

2.9%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Manley Park Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester0.2 milesOfsted: Good52% met the expected standard
St Margaret's CofE Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard
St Hilda's CofE Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard
Seymour Park Community Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding80% met the expected standard
Kings Road Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good63% 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
Miss Sarah-Jane Henderson
Address
College Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 0AA
Local authority
Manchester
URN
105472

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.