A good community school school in Manchester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Northenden Community School.
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| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 103.0 | 106.0 |
| 2023 | 104.0 | 105.0 |
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"Determination, Equality, Ambition"
At Northenden Community School we follow the SACRE Scheme which has been developed by Manchester City Council.
Northenden Community School is described as a warm and welcoming one-form entry primary school (Nursery–Year 6) where care, guidance and support for every child and family are emphasized; pupils are cooperative and the school is considered successful with high expectations for learning and behaviour. Visitors and visits are welcomed.
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Wraparound Care is provided at Northenden Community School; staffing includes Extended School Manager and ASC Support Workers (ASC Support Worker, BSC/ASC Support Worker).
Nursery: Up to 26 places per year; 15 hours funded morning provision (8.45am–11.45am); 30-hours funding available for eligible families; top-up hours can extend the day to 3.00pm at £16.00 per afternoon. Nursery oversubscription criteria prioritize Category 1 looked-after children, then Category 2 children with siblings at the school or with exceptional medical/social needs, then Category 3 (distance). Reception: 30 full-time places (PAN); admissions are managed by Manchester City Council; priority categories are Category 1 looked-after children, Category 2 exceptional medical/social needs, Category 3 siblings, and Category 4 all other applicants ranked by straight-line distance from home. Appeals process described; infant classes limited to 30 pupils; local authority admissions teams listed (Manchester City Council, Trafford MBC, Stockport MBC).
Nursery: 15 hours funded; 30-hours funding available for eligible families; School Top-Up to Full-Time available at £16.00 per afternoon (lunchtime supervision included; lunch not included).
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