Rack House 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
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Rack House excels at supporting all pupils to succeed, with particular strength in helping disadvantaged children and those with additional needs achieve at high levels in core subjects. The school creates a warm, inclusive environment where children feel safe and secure, with caring staff who listen to pupils' concerns. Children benefit from a carefully designed curriculum and strong teaching that helps them progress well and prepare for their next stage of learning.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs - they achieve much better than national averages in core subjects
- Strong teaching of reading, writing and mathematics with quick identification of pupils needing extra help
- Well-designed inclusive curriculum that allows pupils with additional needs to learn alongside their peers in mainstream classrooms
- Caring, orderly school environment with positive behaviour and effective anti-bullying approaches
- Strong leadership team with effective governors who challenge and support the school
Areas for Improvement
- Some gaps in knowledge and underdeveloped skills in a small number of subjects beyond reading, writing and mathematics
- Insufficient detail in curriculum planning for certain wider subjects, leaving teachers unsure what to prioritise
- Attendance remains a focus area despite improvements - continuing to work on reducing term-time holidays
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Robotics club, gymnastics club, music, trips to places of worship, museums and local theatres, school council
Rack House Primary School is an inclusive, well-led primary school with strong achievement in reading, writing and mathematics, particularly for disadvantaged pupils. The school provides effective support for pupils with special educational needs and creates a safe, nurturing environment where pupils thrive.
At a Glance
49.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 84%. Maths has remained stable at around 86%. Writing has remained stable at around 82%.
Class Sizes
29.0
Avg class size
27.8
Infant (KS1)
29.6
KS2
12
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
460 pupils
510 capacity
50 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)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.94312%
Overall absence
17.85714%
Persistent absence
364
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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