Alkrington Primary School, Manchester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Alkrington Primary School excels at teaching reading and mathematics, with pupils reading fluently by Year 6 and making strong progress from their starting points. The school creates a warm, supportive environment where all pupils - including those with special educational needs - achieve well and feel confident to learn. Strong leadership and a dedicated team ensure continuous improvement and excellent behaviour throughout the school.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make good progress from their starting points, particularly in reading and mathematics
- Teaching is good with some outstanding lessons; pupils enjoy learning and have positive relationships with staff
- Behaviour is good in lessons and around school; pupils feel safe and confident
- Strong leadership from the headteacher has had a positive impact on improving teaching quality
- All groups of pupils achieve well, including those with special educational needs and those receiving pupil premium funding
Areas for Improvement
- Not enough teaching is outstanding because teachers lack opportunities to observe and share best practice
- Too few pupils reach the highest levels because tasks are not challenging enough for more-able pupils
- Progress in writing is weaker than other subjects; pupils don't write enough across other subjects and marking quality needs improvement
- Marking in subjects other than mathematics and English is not good enough to support pupil learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - pupils have good understanding of how to stay safe, are aware of internet dangers, and have confidence in staff to help with problems quickly and fairly.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, reading buddy scheme, eco-group, Enterprise Week fundraising events, visits from emergency services
Alkrington Primary School is a good school where pupils make good progress, especially in reading and mathematics. The headteacher provides outstanding leadership with consistent improvements across the school.
At a Glance
15.7%
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 remained stable at around 82%. Maths has improved from 70% to 84%. Writing has improved from 75% to 82%.
Class Sizes
29.2
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
30.4
KS2
16
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
512 pupils
505 capacity
7 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
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Admissions Demand - Rochdale
Places available
3,187
Applications
2,652
Got 1st preference
91.7%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Primary admissions across Rochdale (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.27232%
Overall absence
9.42928%
Persistent absence
403
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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