Mersey Drive Community Primary School

A good community school school in Bury. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Mersey Drive Community Primary School.

Manchester, M458LN Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 55.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 May 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Mersey Drive
Whitefield
Manchester, M458LN

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105299
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Mersey Drive, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8LN
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
236 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
194
Free School Meals
44.4% (86 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
10.3% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
55.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 105.0
2023 103.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
11 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
22
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
194 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Enjoy Learning; Aim High!"

Facilities

Two classes (Nursery and Reception) sharing a large, purpose-built indoor and outdoor area. The Hive ASC Resourced Provision for autism/neurodiversity with capacity up to 14 pupils (2 per year group from Year R to Year 6; Reception access through the Early Years setting). EYFS provision including Nursery and Reception with access to the Early Years curriculum inside a dedicated setting.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club runs from 7:45am to 8:50am (final drop-off at 8:30am). After school club runs from the end of the school day until 5:30pm. Breakfast club costs £4.00 per day and after school club costs £6.00 for until 4:30pm or £8.50 until 5:30pm per day.

SEND Provision

The Hive Resourced Provision uses autism-friendly teaching strategies to deliver the National Curriculum in an enabling environment. It has a maximum capacity of 14 pupils (2 per year group, Year R–Year 6; Reception access the curriculum within the Early Years). The Hive aims to provide a positive, happy, purposeful learning environment, with personalised transition plans to build up to 80% of time in mainstream classrooms, and to develop social, communication and independence skills through specialist support and evidence-based strategies.

Admissions Criteria

We follow the Bury Local Authority admissions process. The Hive admission is via referral to the Bury SEN Team, with a robust referral/consultation process; in-year intake is handled through the Local Authority.

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