Beaver Road Primary School, Manchester
Beaver Road Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Manchester, part of Connect Alliance Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2011. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 71st-highest of the 258 schools in Manchester with published results, and 4,824th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2011)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Manchester (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Beaver Road Primary School in detail
Beaver Road Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Our School is required under Section 78 of the Education Act 2002 to promote the spiritual, moral, mental and physical development of all pupils. As of November 2014, schools also need to promote fundamental British values as part of the school curriculum."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include drama and guitar.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 4pm and an open day on Tuesday 1 December 2026 at 4pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Manchester
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Beaver Road Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 74% in Manchester and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 88% in reading and 91% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Beaver Road Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 131 families put Beaver Road Primary School as their first choice and 338 named it as one of their preferences, for 139 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Beaver Road Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Beaver Road Primary School are Didsbury CofE Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 96% reading, 92% maths); St Catherine's RC Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 76% reading, 67% maths); West Didsbury CE Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 81% reading, 86% maths); and St Cuthbert's RC Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy (0.8 miles).
Beaver Road Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Didsbury CofE Primary SchoolSt Catherine's RC Primary SchoolWest Didsbury CE Primary SchoolSt Cuthbert's RC Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy
The trust
Beaver Road Primary School is one of 5 schools run by Connect Alliance Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
233 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Beaver Road Primary School (as of September 2025): 85% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 69% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (69%).
Who goes there
15.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 28.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (47%), Asian (21%) and Mixed (12%).
In 2026, 140 pupils (12.9%) received SEN support and 33 (3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink), about 90 metres away (roughly a 1-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Catterick Road (near), 190 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Beaver Road Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 0.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Beaver Road Primary School are The Barlow RC High School (0.4 miles), Parrs Wood High School (0.8 miles), Priestnall School (1.2 miles) and Didsbury High School (1.2 miles).
The Barlow RC High SchoolParrs Wood High SchoolPriestnall SchoolDidsbury High School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from September 2011, 15 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Beaver Road is a welcoming, inclusive school where children develop into respectful, caring individuals with strong moral values. The school excels at teaching reading through a well-ordered phonics programme and carefully designed curriculum that builds pupils' knowledge progressively. Staff are deeply committed to supporting all pupils, including those with additional needs, to achieve exceptionally well.
Key Strengths
- Excellent reading programme with phonics delivered effectively - almost all pupils become confident readers by Year 6
- Strong subject knowledge from staff helps pupils build deep understanding and make connections across subjects
- Highly effective support for pupils with SEND, allowing them to learn the same content as peers and participate fully
- Exemplary personal development programme that prepares pupils well for life beyond school
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes with calm, purposeful classrooms and well-established routines
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, art, music, outdoor education, curriculum-linked trips, leadership roles, community charity fundraising, school food bank support
Beaver Road Primary School is a nurturing, caring school where pupils thrive in an inclusive environment. The school is highly ambitious for all pupils to succeed and achieves exceptionally well across all areas.
At a Glance
15.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
233 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 88% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 91% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.2
Avg class size
27.9
Infant (KS1)
28.9
KS2
38
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Beaver Road Primary School.
- PSCL - St Catherine's RC Primary School430m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Beaver Road Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Beaver Road Primary School is in Manchester; for families living there:
Apply to Manchester for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 25
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 14 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Manchester is 22 (the median across 222 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
964 pupils
1,050 places
86 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Manchester
Across Manchester council
Places available
7,530
Applications
5,736
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Manchester council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
140
SEN Support
33
EHC Plans
16.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
1,084
Total Pupils
529
Boys
555
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
53
Teachers
20.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,165
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,039
Per pupil
£5336k
Total funding
£189k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
9.5%
Persistent absence
870
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Beaver Road Primary School
Questions parents ask about Beaver Road Primary School
What are SATs results like at Beaver Road Primary School?
Of the pupils at Beaver Road Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Beaver Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Beaver Road Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2011, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Beaver Road Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Beaver Road Primary School is oversubscribed, Manchester allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Beaver Road Primary School?
Beaver Road Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 1050 places.
How big are the classes at Beaver Road Primary School?
Classes at Beaver Road Primary School average 28.2 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Beaver Road Primary School?
Beaver Road Primary School has around 1084 pupils on roll. 16% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Beaver Road Primary School?
4% of sessions were missed at Beaver Road Primary School in 2024/25. 9.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Beaver Road Primary School?
Apply through Manchester's coordinated admissions process, naming Beaver Road Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Beaver Road Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Beaver Road Primary School: PSCL - St Catherine's RC Primary School (430m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Beaver Road Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 14 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Manchester is 22 (the median across 222 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Beaver Road Primary School?
Beaver Road Primary School is at Beaver Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6SX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)