Cavendish Primary School

A good community school school in Manchester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cavendish Primary School.

Manchester, M201JG Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
43.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 51.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
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 October 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cavendish Road
West Didsbury
Manchester, M201JG
Phone
1614451815
Website
cavendish.manchester.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105403
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Cavendish Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 1JG
Website
www.cavendish.manchester.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Closed
Capacity
720 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
683
Free School Meals
33.2% (227 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.1% (35 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
51.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
9.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.6 (5.9 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 105.0
2023 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
76
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
683 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

"Creating Brilliant Citizens"

EQUALITY RESPECT POSITIVITY RESPONSIBILITY KINDNESS COURAGE

Head Teacher's Message

Hello and Welcome to Cavendish Community Primary School’s Website. I am Jo Taylor, the Headteacher. We are a UNICEF Rights Respecting School and our mission is to create ‘Brilliant Citizens’.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Cavendish Out of School Club Cavendish Holiday Club Skateboarding Karate Jo Jingles

Sports

Swimming

Facilities

Forest School Rainbow Room (therapeutic space) Lending Library Library (EYFS) Main dining hall

Curriculum Highlights

Maths English Reading Writing Science History Local History Geography Eco Team Music RE Art Modern Foreign Languages - Spanish Design & Technology Computing Online Safety Curriculum PE PSHE, RSE & WELLBEING Personal Development

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Cavendish Out of School Club; Cavendish Holiday Club

SEND Provision

SEND provisions include: Inclusion leads and SENDCO; 1:1 Wellbeing Sessions; Drawing and Talking Therapy; Play Therapy; Lunchtime Drop-In Sessions; Rainbow Room; and collaboration with external agencies (e.g., M-Thrive) via GP referrals.

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