Moston Lane Community 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
Moston Lane is particularly strong at helping children with very low starting points make real progress. The school is warm and welcoming, helping pupils and families settle quickly and feel valued. Staff are skilled at recognizing individual needs and providing the right support, especially in the early years and for pupils with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Children make good progress from very low starting points, with most reaching national standards by end of Year 6
- Behaviour is good with pupils showing caring attitudes and the school being a safe, welcoming place
- Early years provision (Nursery and Reception) is strong with skilled staff recognizing children's needs and engaging them through varied activities
- Reading is well promoted across the school with a volunteer scheme significantly boosting reading scores
- School effectively supports disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
Areas for Improvement
- Progress in writing, especially for more able pupils, is slower than in reading and mathematics
- Work set for higher attaining pupils is sometimes too easy, causing disengagement
- Marking and feedback from teachers is not always clear about how pupils can improve
- Senior leaders could use performance data more effectively to plan improvements
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with the school providing a safe environment where pupils feel secure and enjoy coming to learn.
Extracurricular Activities
Parenting classes, reading volunteer scheme
Moston Lane Community Primary School is a good school where children starting with skills well below national averages make good progress and leave with standards close to those expected nationally. Senior leaders have improved teaching and are closely tracking pupil progress.
At a Glance
57.2%
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 60% to 69%. Maths has remained stable at around 75%. Writing has improved from 55% to 66%.
Class Sizes
24.1
Avg class size
26.3
Infant (KS1)
23.8
KS2
19
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
456 pupils
480 capacity
24 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
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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(106)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.71378%
Overall absence
15.42553%
Persistent absence
376
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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