Kings Road Primary School, Manchester
Kings Road Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Manchester. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 143rd-highest of the 258 schools in Manchester with published results, and 8,749th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Trafford (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Kings Road Primary School in detail
Kings Road Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Kings Road Primary School. We are a busy but friendly school, with lots going on."
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils at Kings Road Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 84% and 82% in Trafford and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 76% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Kings Road Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 54 families put Kings Road Primary School as their first choice and 132 named it as one of their preferences, for 58 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 Kings Road Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Kings Road Primary School are St Teresa's RC Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 60% reading, 63% maths); St Hilda's CofE Primary School (0.3 miles, 93% reading, 90% maths); Seymour Park Community Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 89% reading, 86% maths); and Manley Park Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 83% maths).
Kings Road Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
St Teresa's RC Primary SchoolSt Hilda's CofE Primary SchoolSeymour Park Community Primary SchoolManley Park Primary School
Who goes there
56.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (67%), Mixed (11%) and other ethnic groups (8%).
In 2026, 47 pupils (7.4%) received SEN support and 19 (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 Firswood Station (Manchester Metrolink), about 340 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Woodstock Road, 80 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Kings Road Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Kings Road Primary School are Stretford High School (0.6 miles), Eton Academy (0.9 miles), Stretford Grammar School (1.1 miles) and Oasis Academy MediaCityUK (1.4 miles).
Stretford High SchoolEton AcademyStretford Grammar SchoolOasis Academy MediaCityUK
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Kings Road is a warm, welcoming school where children thrive emotionally and academically. Staff provide exceptional care and support, helping pupils feel valued and safe. The school excels at teaching reading early on and supporting all learners, including those with special needs and those new to English.
Key Strengths
- Pupils feel cherished and safe, with strong pastoral support including the 'Hub' space for concerns
- Excellent behaviour and conduct throughout the school day with minimal disruptions to learning
- Strong phonics teaching and reading support, with many pupils reading confidently
- Effective support for pupils with SEND and those learning English as an additional language
- Well-balanced curriculum with enrichment activities including role-play weeks and musical instrument learning
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects and early years curriculum lack clear expectations about what knowledge pupils should learn, leading to inconsistent teaching
- Curriculum content not always taught in logical order in some subjects, preventing secure knowledge building
- Attendance and punctuality systems lack sufficient rigour to tackle specific barriers preventing regular attendance
- Tracking systems for attendance and punctuality need strengthening
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff well-trained to identify risks, clear reporting procedures, and leaders taking action in response to concerns about pupils' safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Mantle of the Expert role-play weeks, ukulele and musical instrument learning, sports clubs, music clubs, reading clubs, school council roles, head pupil responsibilities, school trips, visiting speakers
Kings Road Primary School is a larger than average primary school in Manchester rated as Good overall. Pupils feel exceptionally well cared for and enjoy positive relationships with staff in a safe, well-managed environment.
At a Glance
32.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 76% to 72% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 83% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 84% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.1
Avg class size
25.4
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
24
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Kings Road Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Kings Road Primary School.
- School of Play @ St Hilda's430m away · Not yet graded
- Trafford Learning Vocational Centre930m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Kings Road Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Trafford. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Kings Road Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Kings Road Primary School is in Trafford; for families living there:
Apply to Trafford for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 6 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
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 Trafford is 11 (the median across 103 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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Your chances of a place at Kings Road Primary School
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- The straight-line distance from your home to Kings Road Primary School.
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- Applications, first choices and offers at Kings Road Primary School for 2014 to 2026 entry.
- How many families in Trafford got their first choice, and how often appeals there succeed.
- The nearest state schools to your home, with Ofsted rating, demand and last distance offered where published.
- Key dates for September 2027 entry and how to apply.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
606 pupils
630 places
24 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 Trafford council
Places available
2,990
Applications
2,238
Got 1st preference
94.5%
Got preferred school
99.6%
All primary applications across Trafford council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
47
SEN Support
19
EHC Plans
10.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
638
Total Pupils
329
Boys
309
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
36
Teachers
17.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,034
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,535
Per pupil
£3799k
Total funding
£276k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.7%
Overall absence
15.8%
Persistent absence
556
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
Questions parents ask about Kings Road Primary School
What are SATs results like at Kings Road Primary School?
Of the pupils at Kings Road Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 72% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is Kings Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kings Road Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023.
What is the catchment area for Kings Road Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Kings Road Primary School is oversubscribed, Trafford allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Kings Road Primary School?
Kings Road Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Kings Road Primary School?
Classes at Kings Road Primary School average 26.1 pupils (2025/26). 5 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Kings Road Primary School?
Kings Road Primary School has around 638 pupils on roll. 33% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Kings Road Primary School?
5.7% of sessions were missed at Kings Road Primary School in 2024/25. 15.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Kings Road Primary School?
Apply through Trafford's coordinated admissions process, naming Kings 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 Kings Road Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Kings Road Primary School: School of Play @ St Hilda's (430m away, registered, not yet graded) and Trafford Learning Vocational Centre (930m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Kings Road Primary School's term dates?
Kings Road Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Trafford. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Kings Road Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 6 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 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 Trafford is 11 (the median across 103 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Kings Road Primary School?
Kings Road Primary School is at Kings Road, Firswood, Manchester, M16 0GR.
Sources: Trafford term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)