Abbott Community Primary School, Manchester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Abbott Community Primary School excels at creating an exceptionally positive atmosphere where pupils are eager to learn and behaviour is outstanding. The school provides excellent support for all groups of pupils, including those with special educational needs and those learning English as an additional language. Leadership is strong and the school has made impressive improvements in achievement and attendance over the last three years.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and safety with pupils getting on extremely well together
- Good progress in reading, writing and mathematics, with outstanding progress in Year 6 maths
- Excellent leadership from the headteacher who expects the very best from every pupil
- Strong support for disadvantaged pupils - those eligible for free school meals now achieve above similar pupils nationally
- Superb range of sports activities and extensive international links
Areas for Improvement
- Most-able pupils not challenged enough in some lessons, slowing their progress
- Marking of pupils' work does not consistently help them understand how to improve
- Middle leaders are new to their roles and need to develop skills in checking teaching quality
- Teaching is not yet outstanding across all lessons
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - pupils feel entirely safe in school and are cared for exceptionally well.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports activities, international school links
Abbott Community Primary School is a good school where pupils make good progress in reading, writing and mathematics. The school has outstanding behaviour and safety, with pupils showing immense pride in their school and feeling entirely safe.
At a Glance
46.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 93% to 88%. Maths has remained stable at around 88%. Writing has remained stable at around 79%.
Class Sizes
27.7
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
27.0
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
228 pupils
240 capacity
12 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Manchester
Admissions Demand - Manchester
Places available
7,395
Applications
5,691
Got 1st preference
97.3%
Got preferred school
99.5%
Primary admissions across Manchester (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.57277%
Overall absence
16.66667%
Persistent absence
186
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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