Green End Primary School, Manchester

In its own words: "Green End is a 2 form entry primary school, situated in the Burnage area of Manchester, approximately five miles from the city centre. Visiting Green End for the first time, you will experience our vibrant multi cultural school where every child takes pride of place."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We have a busy, creative, active and imaginative EYFS team, and we're here to support you and your child as you begin your school journey with us. We have two Nursery classes and two Reception classes where your child will thrive and make the most of what our school has to offer."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include hockey, basketball, dance, Lego and sewing.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am.

In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Green End Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 74% in Manchester and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 81% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 63 families put Green End Primary School as their first choice and 151 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 6 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Green End Primary School are St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester (under 0.1 miles, Good, 46% reading, 36% maths); Ladybarn Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 78% reading, 84% maths); Mauldeth Road Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths); and Acacias Community Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 78% reading, 83% maths).

Green End Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

Green End Primary School is one of 3 schools run by Kingsway Community Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 77% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

21 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Green End Primary School (as of September 2025): 86% would recommend the school, 86% say their child is happy there and 86% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (91%); the weakest, that their child is happy at the school (86%).

51% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 70.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (55%), White British (21%) and Mixed (11%).

In 2026, 40 pupils (8.1%) received SEN support and 28 (5.7%) 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.

Green End Primary School had 27 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Mauldeth Road Rail Station, about 580 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Burnage Academy (outside), 170 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Green End Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Green End Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Green End Primary School are Burnage Academy for Boys (0.1 miles), Levenshulme High School (0.7 miles), Priestnall School (0.8 miles) and The Barlow RC High School (1.2 miles).