Manea Community Primary School, Manea
Manea Community Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Manea. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 112th-highest of the 195 schools in Cambridgeshire with published results, and 8,749th of 14,452 across England. It was 63% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- 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 Cambridgeshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Manea Community Primary School in detail
Manea Community Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We look forward to hearing what you think! We are a community school in the heart on Manea village and caters for children from 4 to 11 years old. We use our Fenland location as a basis to enhance children's first hand experiences and develop our curriculum."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics and multi-sports.
Coming up: an open day on Monday 2 November 2026 at 11.26am, an open day on Friday 6 November 2026, an open day on Monday 9 November 2026 at 11.26am and an open day on Friday 13 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Cambridgeshire
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at Manea Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Cambridgeshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (77% in reading, 71% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Manea Community Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 30 families put Manea Community Primary School as their first choice, for 30 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Manea Community Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Manea Community Primary School are Thomas Eaton Primary Academy (4.2 miles, Good, 60% reading, 40% maths); Downham Feoffees Primary Academy (4.4 miles, Good, 61% reading, 83% maths); Townley Primary School (4.4 miles, Good, 75% reading, 50% maths); and Cavalry Primary School (5.2 miles, Good, 65% reading, 65% maths).
Manea Community Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Thomas Eaton Primary AcademyDownham Feoffees Primary AcademyTownley Primary SchoolCavalry Primary School
Who goes there
4.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 41 pupils (21.1%) received SEN support and 12 (6.2%) 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 railway station is Manea Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wisbech Road (opposite), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 8 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cambridgeshire (57).
Suspensions and exclusions
Manea Community Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
The school is proud of its 'family feel'. This contributes to pupils feeling valued and part of the Manea community. Staff know all the pupils as individuals. Relationships between adults and pupils are warm and respectful. Because of this, pupils feel happy and safe at school. They know staff will help them with any problems.
The school understands pupils' individual needs well. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children experience care and nurture from the moment they arrive in the early years. Pupils appreciate the wonderful outdoor environment. Although there is major building work going on, pupils do not let this stop them having fun outside at playtimes. Pupils play well together and are supportive of each other. They show tolerance and appreciate each other's differences.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school is taking effective action to improve pupils' outcomes, which are below national averages. The school has prioritised reading. Pupils are encouraged to develop a love of reading. There is an abundance of books across the school for pupils to enjoy. Children begin to learn to read as soon as they start school. They have daily phonics sessions. Trained staff deliver these sessions well. Pupils read books that match their ability. Staff regularly check how well pupils are doing. When needed, pupils get effective, extra support.
For subjects where curriculums are more established, pupils are learning successfully. Curriculums are well planned and sequenced so that pupils build their knowledge and skills. For example, in physical education (PE), pupils explain confidently how they choose the most effective type of throw to help their team get a wicket. Pupils have a strong knowledge base on which to build future learning. Teachers use precise questioning to identify gaps in pupils' knowledge. However, adults who support pupils are not always knowledgeable enough about how to help pupils address the gaps. Leaders are aware of this and have plans in place to provide staff with additional training.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
31.4%
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 remained stable at around 74% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 74% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 68% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.5
Avg class size
23.0
Infant (KS1)
22.3
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Manea Community Primary School
Boogie Bounce
2 Oct 2026
Little Hands, Big Imagination!
25 Sep 2026
Reception have started school!
21 Sep 2026
🏃♀️⚽ New Sports & Playground Equipment!
10 Sep 2026
Year 5 & 6 Shine at Cricket Festival
6 Jul 2026
KS1 superstars
26 Jun 2026
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Term dates
Manea Community Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Cambridgeshire. 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: Wednesday 1 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 Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Manea Community Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Manea Community Primary School is in Cambridgeshire; for families living there:
- Cambridgeshire's school travel policy: School Travel Assistance Policy - Mainstream September 2025 326KB - pdf
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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 Cambridgeshire is 5 (the median across 312 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Manea Community Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
63%
Available places
207 pupils
330 places
123 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Manea
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Manea
Across Cambridgeshire council
Places available
8,107
Applications
6,292
Got 1st preference
94.7%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Cambridgeshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
41
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
27.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
194
Total Pupils
102
Boys
92
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
17.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,456
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,770
Per pupil
£1401k
Total funding
£105k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.2%
Overall absence
14.8%
Persistent absence
189
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Manea Community Primary School
What are SATs results like at Manea Community Primary School?
Of the pupils at Manea Community Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 74% reached the expected standard in reading and 74% did so in maths.
What is Manea Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Manea Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
What is the catchment area for Manea Community Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Manea Community Primary School is oversubscribed, Cambridgeshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Manea Community Primary School?
Manea Community Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 63% of its 330 places.
How big are the classes at Manea Community Primary School?
Classes at Manea Community Primary School average 22.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Manea Community Primary School?
Manea Community Primary School has around 194 pupils on roll. 31% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Manea Community Primary School?
6.2% of sessions were missed at Manea Community Primary School in 2024/25. 14.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Manea Community Primary School?
Apply through Cambridgeshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Manea Community 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.
What are Manea Community Primary School's term dates?
Manea Community Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Cambridgeshire. 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: Wednesday 1 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 Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Manea Community Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Cambridgeshire is 5 (the median across 312 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Manea Community Primary School?
Manea Community Primary School is at Station Road, Manea, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0HA.
Sources: Cambridgeshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)