Parkfield Primary School, Manchester

In its own words: "At Parkfield, we will lay the foundations for all of our pupils’ lives by giving them a positive, rich and inspiring school experience. It will be characterised by a broad and balanced curriculum, with high standards of literacy and numeracy. This will be carried out in a happy, safe and nurturing environment."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We’re delighted to have you here. Parkfield Primary is a small, welcoming school located in Middleton, Manchester, catering to children aged 4-11. With seven classes and approximately 210 students from Reception to Year 6, we pride ourselves on fostering a strong sense of community where every child feels valued."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include yoga and dance.

The school runs after-school care, from £2.00 per session.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Parkfield Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Rochdale and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 55% in reading and 64% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 39 families put Parkfield Primary School as their first choice and 137 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 14 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Parkfield Primary School are St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton (0.4 miles, Good, 75% reading, 67% maths); Middleton Parish Church School (0.4 miles); St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale (0.7 miles, Good, 78% reading, 75% maths); and Bowlee Park Community Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 79% reading, 85% maths).

Parkfield Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

33.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 65 pupils (30.7%) received SEN support and 24 (11.3%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fairfield Road (near), 250 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Parkfield Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 4th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Parkfield Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 2.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Parkfield Primary School are Dixons Middleton Academy (1.1 miles), Edgar Wood Academy (1.1 miles), Our Lady's RC High School (1.1 miles) and St Anne's Church of England Academy (1.1 miles).