Chowbent 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 · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Chowbent Primary School provides an ambitious curriculum where children build their understanding step by step, with teachers using regular checks to adapt their teaching. The school nurtures happy, well-behaved pupils who take pride in their work and celebrate each other's achievements. Beyond academics, the school offers wonderful enrichment through music, sports, residential visits and community involvement that help children develop teamwork, resilience and independence.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious curriculum with well-considered links between subjects and strong subject leadership
- Skilled early reading instruction with most pupils reading accurately and fluently by end of year 2
- Effective support for pupils with SEND to follow the same ambitious curriculum as their peers
- Peaceful and orderly school with an atmosphere of mutual respect and positive behaviour
- Strong enrichment through music, sports, residential visits and cultural experiences
Areas for Improvement
- Sometimes teachers do not check if all pupils are concentrating and have understood key teaching points, causing some pupils to waste learning time
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders maintaining an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Choral singing, musical instruments, cricket, outdoor adventure, residential visits, museum and gallery visits, charity support, litter picks
Chowbent Primary School has successfully maintained its good standards since the previous inspection. Pupils are proud to attend this nurturing school with a happy, calm atmosphere where they benefit from strong academic and pastoral care.
At a Glance
36.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
39 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 73% to 61%. Maths has declined from 77% to 54%. Writing has declined from 80% to 57%.
Class Sizes
23.7
Avg class size
26.5
Infant (KS1)
22.3
KS2
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
70%
Available places
147 pupils
210 capacity
63 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Manchester
Admissions Demand - Wigan
Places available
3,894
Applications
3,601
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
97.0%
Primary admissions across Wigan (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
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SEN Provision
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.84136%
Overall absence
13.84615%
Persistent absence
130
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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