Moston Lane Community Primary School, Manchester
Moston Lane Community Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Manchester. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 163rd-highest of the 258 schools in Manchester with published results, and 9,595th of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Manchester (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Moston Lane Community Primary School in detail
Moston Lane Community Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "We always value your feedback as you support your children through their exciting “journey “ through the school. We are a two form community primary school situated in North Manchester. Our school is a warm, inclusive, nurturing school and a wonderful place to learn."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include choir, cooking, gardening and art.
The school runs a breakfast club, from £3 per day.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils at Moston Lane Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 74% in Manchester and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 60% in reading and 72% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Moston Lane Community Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 49 families put Moston Lane Community Primary School as their first choice and 129 named it as one of their preferences, for 49 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 Moston Lane Community Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Moston Lane Community Primary School are Lily Lane Primary School (0.3 miles, 60% reading, 51% maths); Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (0.3 miles, Requires improvement, 66% reading, 64% maths); St Dunstan's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.5 miles); and Moston Fields Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 70% reading, 70% maths).
Moston Lane Community Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Lily Lane Primary SchoolHoly Trinity CofE Primary SchoolSt Dunstan's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyMoston Fields Primary School
Who goes there
57.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 44.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (37%), White British (32%) and other ethnic groups (10%).
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Central Park Station (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Clough Road (near), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Moston Lane Community Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Moston Lane Community Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Moston Lane Community Primary School are Manchester Communication Academy (1 mile), Co-op Academy North Manchester (1.1 miles) and St Matthew's RC High School (1.1 miles).
Manchester Communication AcademyCo-op Academy North ManchesterSt Matthew's RC High School
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
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Moston Lane excels at creating a warm, welcoming community where all children feel safe and ready to learn. Reading is a real strength, with exciting stories from the start of early years and consistent, well-taught phonics that helps most pupils become fluent readers by the end of primary school. The school is ambitious for every child, with excellent behaviour and strong support for pupils with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Reading is a high priority with excellent phonics teaching and well-trained staff who quickly identify pupils who need extra support
- Pupils' behaviour is excellent - they concentrate well, are polite, and bullying rarely happens
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils create a safe, welcoming environment where children feel secure
- Pupils with special educational needs receive quick identification and timely support from outside agencies
- Leaders and governors work effectively together with high staff morale and strong focus on improvement
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, curriculum planning is not yet finished, which sometimes means teachers lack clarity on what to teach and in what order
- Reading books don't always match pupils' current phonics knowledge closely enough, occasionally causing misunderstandings
- Need to finalise subject knowledge and sequencing in remaining subjects to ensure pupils learn as well as possible
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff extremely vigilant for signs of harm, well-trained to identify at-risk pupils, and working well with outside agencies to support families.
Extracurricular Activities
Learning musical instruments, IntoUniversity centre visits, physical activity at playtimes with exciting equipment
Moston Lane Community Primary School is a Good school where pupils enjoy learning in a warm, caring environment with high expectations for achievement and behaviour. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils and have carefully designed most of the curriculum to help pupils succeed.
At a Glance
57.2%
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 improved from 60% to 69% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 55% to 66% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.0
Avg class size
25.5
Infant (KS1)
27.8
KS2
16
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Moston Lane Community Primary School
2nd October 2026
2 Oct 2026
25th September 2026
28 Sep 2026
18th September 2026
18 Sep 2026
11th September 2026
11 Sep 2026
Changes to PE kit
6 Sep 2026
4th September 2026
4 Sep 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Moston Lane Community Primary School.
- School of Play @ Lily Lane Primary School460m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Moston Lane Community Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Moston Lane Community Primary School is in Manchester; for families living there:
Apply to Manchester for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 19
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 14 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 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 Manchester is 22 (the median across 222 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
406 pupils
420 places
14 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Manchester
Across Manchester council
Places available
7,530
Applications
5,736
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Manchester council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
83
SEN Support
20
EHC Plans
22.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
456
Total Pupils
234
Boys
222
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
19.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£41,458
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,470
Per pupil
£3090k
Total funding
£339k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.7%
Overall absence
15.4%
Persistent absence
376
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Moston Lane Community Primary School
Questions parents ask about Moston Lane Community Primary School
What are SATs results like at Moston Lane Community Primary School?
Of the pupils at Moston Lane Community Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 69% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is Moston Lane Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Moston Lane Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2022.
What is the catchment area for Moston Lane Community Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Moston Lane Community Primary School is oversubscribed, Manchester allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Moston Lane Community Primary School?
Moston Lane Community Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Moston Lane Community Primary School?
Classes at Moston Lane Community Primary School average 28 pupils (2025/26). 4 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Moston Lane Community Primary School?
Moston Lane Community Primary School has around 456 pupils on roll. 57% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Moston Lane Community Primary School?
5.7% of sessions were missed at Moston Lane Community Primary School in 2024/25. 15.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Moston Lane Community Primary School?
Apply through Manchester's coordinated admissions process, naming Moston Lane 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.
Does Moston Lane Community Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Moston Lane Community Primary School: School of Play @ Lily Lane Primary School (460m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Moston Lane Community Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 14 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 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 Manchester is 22 (the median across 222 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Moston Lane Community Primary School?
Moston Lane Community Primary School is at Moston Lane, Moston, Manchester, M9 4HH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)