Irk Valley Community 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Irk Valley has made impressive progress in a short time under new leadership. Pupils achieve well, behave excellently and are confident learners. Teachers receive strong support to develop their skills, and the school is particularly successful at helping disadvantaged children and those with additional needs to succeed.
Key Strengths
- Rapid improvement in pupil attainment, with Key Stage 1 standards set to rise above national averages and Year 6 pupils on track to exceed national measures
- Consistently good to outstanding teaching with strong monitoring systems in place
- Very good pupil behaviour, relationships and confidence in learning
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
- Significantly strengthened leadership at all levels with clear focus on improving outcomes
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils in mathematics still below national expectations, though targeted breakfast clubs and small group teaching are addressing this
- A small number of pupils with special educational needs show variation in achievement
- Limited opportunities in some lessons for pupils to contribute their own ideas and take initiative during activities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding checks are effective - the Single Central Record was checked and confirmed all new staff since the last visit were properly included.
Extracurricular Activities
breakfast clubs
Irk Valley Community School was judged to require improvement and has made significant progress through strong leadership changes and focused improvement efforts. The school is now ready for a full inspection following demonstrated gains in teaching quality and pupil attainment across year groups.
At a Glance
52.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
109 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 70% to 58%. Maths has declined from 78% to 68%. Writing has declined from 73% to 58%.
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
26.6
Infant (KS1)
31.3
KS2
13
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
437 pupils
472 capacity
35 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)
Inspection History(10)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.42381%
Overall absence
17.27749%
Persistent absence
382
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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