Manchester Mesivta School, Prestwich
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has made real improvements to create a calmer, more positive learning environment with clearer expectations for behavior and conduct. Leaders have significantly expanded what pupils can achieve by broadening the curriculum and giving students more time to study subjects deeply - pupils now stay in education longer at each key stage. The school is actively seeking external support to continue driving improvements in teaching quality and reading support.
Key Strengths
- Broadened and more ambitious curriculum across key stages, with pupils studying a wider range of subjects for longer - including GCSEs through Year 11 and A-levels/vocational qualifications through Year 13
- Significant improvements to behavior and school culture, with clearer policies, new routines, and a more positive, calm atmosphere
- Strong governance and systematic accountability, with governors holding leaders to account rigorously
Areas for Improvement
- Reading support needs improvement - pupils who find reading difficult are not receiving timely, effective support, which is hindering their curriculum learning
- Curriculum implementation is in early stages - teaching methods are still being established and staff training is in its infancy
- Inconsistent behavior management - some staff lack confidence in implementing the new behavior policy consistently, leading to some ongoing disruptive behavior
Safeguarding
The report does not provide a specific safeguarding effectiveness judgment or detail.
Manchester Mesivta School is making progress to improve following its previous inspection, with leaders prioritizing education quality and behavior management, though some aspects still need further development.
At a Glance
2.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
13.5
Avg class size
17
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
59%
Available places
233 pupils
396 capacity
163 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Prestwich
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Prestwich
Admissions Demand - Bury
Places available
2,453
Applications
2,319
Got 1st preference
89.8%
Got preferred school
97.2%
Secondary admissions across Bury (2025/26)
Inspection History(111)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
12.48297%
Overall absence
42.65403%
Persistent absence
211
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Manchester Mesivta School
Park View Primary School
Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy
Yesoiday Hatorah Boys Academy
St Hilda's Church of England Primary School
Butterstile Primary School
Sedgley Park Community Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich
St Philip's RC Primary School
Prestwich Preparatory School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
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