Mersey Drive Community Primary School
Mersey Drive, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8LNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Mersey Drive Community Primary School is a primary school in Manchester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Bury. It ranks 165th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 May 2024, report published 26 June 2024
- 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 21 May 2024
Pupils are unequivocally proud to be part of this community-focused school. Pupils are curious. They respond positively to the school's motto, which is to 'enjoy learning and aim high'. The warm and nurturing relationships between staff and pupils are the foundation of the school's success. This makes pupils feel happy in school. Pupils have a strong appreciation of the fundamental British values, including democracy and the rule of law. They have visited different places of worship and met with various religious leaders. Pupils understand that people should not be treated unfairly because of their differences, such as their beliefs or where they are from. Pupils behave well. They are conscientious and active citizens. Pupils shine in their different leadership positions. For example, they demonstrate their maturity as anti-racist ambassadors, eco-warriors, happy-mind mentors and school councillors. The school has high expectations of pupils' achievement. This includes for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those in the specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND (specially resourced provision). Pupils respond well to the school's strong aspirations, which help to ensure that pupils learn consistently well in most subjects. Pupils raise money for many different children's charities, including during special occasions, such as school fayres. This charitable work helps pupils to understand the importance of helping others who are less fortunate than themselves.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of curriculum areas, the school does not check how well the curriculum is delivered. Some pupils do not learn as well as they could in these subjects. The school should ensure that teachers have the training and support needed to deliver the curriculum well in these subjects.
- Some pupils have a limited understanding of the work of different writers. These pupils do not acquire the knowledge that they need to successfully access the English curriculum, and other subject curriculums. The school should ensure that pupils read a broader range of books and authors, to better prepare them for their next stages in learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
203 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near Mersey Drive Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 56% met the expected standard |
| Unsworth Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 0.5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 58% met the expected standard |
| Ribble Drive Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% 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 Angela Ridley
- Phone
- 01617666298
- Address
- Mersey Drive, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8LN
- Local authority
- Bury
- URN
- 105299
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.