Higher Openshaw Community School

A good community school school in Manchester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Higher Openshaw Community School.

Manchester, M111AJ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
47.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 56.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
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
9 May 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Saunton Road
Higher Openshaw
Manchester, M111AJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105471
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Saunton Road, Higher Openshaw, Manchester, M11 1AJ
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
345 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
346
Free School Meals
62.8% (217 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.3% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
56.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
6.6 (10.9 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.9 (2.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 104.0
2023 104.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
19 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
38
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
346 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together We Learn"

Be Ready Be respectful Be safe Be resilient

Multicultural and inclusive ethos; promotes fundamental British values.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher messages across pages emphasize a multicultural, inclusive ethos, healthy lifestyle, strong relationships, community involvement, and broad opportunities through extra-curricular activities.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After-school clubs Spanish after-school club

Sports

Football Boccia

Facilities

Forest School Nurture Hub School Dog Beehive (Resource Provision Beehive) Beehive Gallery

Curriculum Highlights

Reading Writing Phonics Maths Science History Geography PE PSHE RSE Art & Design DT RE Spanish EAL

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Breakfast club from 8am to 8:40am; charged £2.50 per pupil per day.

SEND Provision

Resourced Provision (RP) provides 20 places in two classes (Honey bees and Bumblebees) for pupils with autism or speech, language or communication needs who require a specialist environment. Pupils enrol at the mainstream school with the expectation that they will access mainstream classes for some of the time. The RP aims for pupils to progress in a happy, supportive environment and to develop social, communication and independence skills; RP is staffed by a teacher and teaching assistants and may be supported by Speech and Language Therapist or Occupational Therapist. Places at the RP are allocated by the Local Authority.

Financial Information

Education during school hours as part of the National Curriculum is free. Voluntary contributions may be requested for trips and activities. Residential visits incur charges for board, lodging and travel. Breakfast club costs £2.50 per pupil per day. Music tuition may be charged if not part of the National Curriculum; swimming is provided within the National Curriculum and is not charged.

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