Mersey Drive Community Primary School, Manchester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Mersey Drive is a warm, inclusive school where pupils are happy and thrive academically. The headteacher and staff work together to ensure high standards of teaching and learning in a positive environment where all children - including those with special needs - feel safe and supported. The school goes beyond academics by offering enriching activities, community involvement through the eco council, and visits from local religious leaders to help pupils understand and respect different cultures.
Key Strengths
- Strong leadership team with a clear vision and commitment to continuous improvement through quality professional development
- Good quality teaching and learning with high expectations for all pupils, resulting in consistently good progress in reading, writing and mathematics
- Excellent safeguarding arrangements with thorough policies, detailed record-keeping, and well-trained staff who understand modern child protection risks
- Inclusive school environment with effective specialist provision (Arches and Bridges) for pupils with autism and communication difficulties
- Strong community links and enrichment activities that broaden pupils' understanding and enhance their appreciation of different cultures and faiths
Areas for Improvement
- Writing quality in history, geography and science needs to match the standard achieved in English lessons
- School website should provide detailed information about governors, their organisation, and how they support and challenge school leaders
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with appropriate policies, thorough arrangements for pupil care and protection, detailed record-keeping, and well-trained staff who understand modern risks including radicalisation and online safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Eco student council with community projects (tree planting in Boz Park, fundraising for charities), equality and diversity week, gifted and talented cluster activities, able writers and debating days, specialist teaching from Castlebrook High School
Mersey Drive Community Primary School continues to be a good school with strong leadership that maintains educational quality. The school is committed to the motto 'Enjoy learning; aim high' and provides pupils with well-planned learning opportunities across a range of subjects.
At a Glance
44.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 76% to 62%. Maths has declined from 55% to 50%. Writing has improved from 62% to 69%.
Class Sizes
21.8
Avg class size
25.3
Infant (KS1)
21.5
KS2
9
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
203 pupils
236 capacity
33 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Manchester
Admissions Demand - Bury
Places available
2,316
Applications
1,908
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Bury (2025/26)
Inspection History(107)
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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
7.10241%
Overall absence
22.01258%
Persistent absence
159
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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