Crab Lane Primary School

A not judged community school school in Manchester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Crab Lane Primary School.

Manchester, M98NB Ofsted: Not Judged Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

42

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
40.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 48.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
29 October 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
Crab Lane
Higher Blackley
Manchester, M98NB
Phone
1617402851
Website
crablane.manchester.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105465
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Crab Lane, Higher Blackley, Manchester, M9 8NB
Website
www.crablane.manchester.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
472 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
427
Free School Meals
58.0% (248 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
48.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 102.0
2023 102.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
47
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
427 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Leadership Excellence Ambition Respect Nurture Effort Resilience Spark

Curriculum Highlights

Our curriculum is built on the idea that learning changes long-term memory and is revisited over time. We are an accredited 'Excellence in Oracy' school with focus on oracy across the curriculum. LEARNERS values drive our behaviour and learning: Leadership, Excellence, Ambition, Respect, Nurture, Effort, Resilience, Spark. Forest Schools in EYFS and trips/visitors as part of learning. Daily phonics through the Read, Write, Inc programme.

SEND Provision

Crab Lane Primary School is an inclusive school with a broad and balanced curriculum. Some children have a special educational need. The SENCO is Mrs Kendall. SEN Support uses a Graduated Response. The Local Offer and services can be found at the Manchester City Council Local Offer link. SEND Policy documents: 23-24 Medical Conditions Policy Crab Lane.pdf; 23-24 SEND Information Report.pdf; 23-24 SEND Policy.pdf; Accessibility Plan.pdf.

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