Manley Park Primary School, Manchester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is an exceptional school where pupils thrive academically and personally. The carefully designed curriculum ensures pupils master key concepts without feeling overwhelmed, while the school's commitment to reading, enrichment activities and supporting pupils with additional needs means every child achieves well. Your child will be part of a community where behaviour is impeccable, diversity is celebrated, and they will have opportunities to develop talents and confidence across many areas.
Key Strengths
- Exceptionally ambitious and clearly defined curriculum that prevents pupils from becoming overwhelmed with learning
- High degree of consistency across the school with teachers regularly checking pupils' understanding and supporting them to build on previous learning
- Reading is firmly placed at the heart of the curriculum, inspiring pupils to become avid readers
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND and those learning English as an additional language, resulting in exceptional achievement
- Exciting enrichment activities that help all pupils find a talent where they can shine
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Phonics programme, long-distance running, learning musical instruments, wooded area maintenance, digital leader roles, bicycle training, before- and after-school club
Manley Park Primary School is an outstanding school that provides an exceptionally well thought-out curriculum and remarkable range of opportunities for all pupils. Pupils achieve exceptionally well and demonstrate impeccable behaviour across the school.
At a Glance
22.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 73% to 83%. Maths has improved from 77% to 83%. Writing has remained stable at around 83%.
Class Sizes
28.9
Avg class size
28.8
Infant (KS1)
28.9
KS2
14
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
442 pupils
480 capacity
38 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(105)
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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
4.72958%
Overall absence
11.60221%
Persistent absence
362
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Manley Park Primary School
St John Vianney RC School
SMS Changing Lives School
St Bede's College
Afifah School
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys
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William Hulme's Grammar School
Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls
Chorlton High School
Whalley Range 11-18 High School
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