St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Heywood Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2BWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Manchester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Bury. It ranks 80th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 December 2014, report published 9 January 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 October 2024
The school's vision is the heartbeat of pupils' experience of the school and influences their behaviour and outlook. Pupils are encouraged to 'work hard, dream big and never give up' and 'above all, love each other deeply'. This vision inspires pupils to support each other and to treat those around them with the utmost respect and kindness. Pupils routinely contribute as leaders within the school. They take these roles seriously and act brilliantly as role models for their peers. Together, staff have created a culture that helps all pupils to feel fully included in the life of the school. Pupils are happy and safe in this caring school. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. These expectations are reflected in staff practice as they remove barriers to learning that pupils might encounter. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) become confident learners thanks to the support that they receive. Pupils, and children in the early years, learn most of the curriculum well. Behaviour is exemplary. Adults help pupils to manage their own feelings and behaviour well. Pupils know that what they learn now will help them in the future. Pupils' behaviour is calm and focused. Pupils enjoy their learning and achieve well.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the explanations and activities that pupils are given do not support them to learn the most important knowledge in the curriculum sufficiently well. Some pupils struggle to connect their new learning to the things that they already know. The school should ensure that teachers deliver the curriculum consistently well so that pupils can connect new and prior learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
34 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
199 pupils on roll, with places for 247
Schools near St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 58% met the expected standard |
| Heaton Park Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Whitefield Community Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Mersey Drive Community Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Ribble Drive Community Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss H Whiteside
- Phone
- 01617731432
- Address
- Heywood Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2BW
- Local authority
- Bury
- URN
- 105323
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.