Baguley Hall Primary School

A requires improvement foundation school school in Manchester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Baguley Hall Primary School.

Manchester, M231LB Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
49.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 58.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
35.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 1.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
2 February 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ackworth Drive
Baguley
Manchester, M231LB
Phone
1619982090
Website
baguleyhall.manchester.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105485
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Address
Ackworth Drive, Baguley, Manchester, M23 1LB
Website
www.baguleyhall.manchester.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
577 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
543
Free School Meals
50.8% (276 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.4% (35 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
58.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
1.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 104.0
2023 101.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
60
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
543 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A School of Kindness"

Resilience Empathy Aspiration Confidence Honesty

We provide pupils with knowledge and understanding of a range of religions and worldviews to participate in a modern, diverse Britain, and encourage respect for the rights and beliefs of others as well as reflection on their own beliefs.

Head Teacher's Message

All the staff in school work extremely hard to provide pupils with a range of exciting learning opportunities in a safe, secure environment where they feel valued and capable of contributing. The school is committed to outstanding academic progress, high achievement for all, and developing resilient, independent young people. The curriculum is designed to engage, inspire and support mastery while ensuring pupils have fun along the way.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Club Digital Ambassadors Eco Council School Council

Sports

Dodgeball Basketball Swimming

Facilities

Sports Hall 2 indoor libraries 2 outdoor libraries cosy reading nooks around school

Curriculum Highlights

Read Write Inc (RWI) used from Nursery to Year 6 for teaching reading and spelling, with a Comprehension Programme in KS2 and an Accelerated Reader Programme for reading independence. Power Maths (White Rose) scheme for maths, with NCETM Mastering Number in Reception and Key Stages 1 and 4-5 to develop number fluency. Times Tables Rock Stars (TTRS) accounts for all Year 1 pupils to build multiplication fluency, with a weekly Times Table Award. Spanish taught using Language Angels, with two cycles to include split classes in Key Stage two; vocabulary and communicative skills taught through varied activities. Reading for pleasure emphasised with a home reader scheme, 2 indoor and 2 outdoor libraries, and volunteer readers; guided reading and reading across the curriculum. Music taught using Charanga; Year 3-4 ukulele; Year 5-6 samba drums or steel pans; choir in two year groups. Design Technology taught with strands: Structures; Mechanisms; Textiles; Food technology and Healthy Eating; Electrical/Digital Systems in KS2. Art uses a structured cycle across topics; linked vocabulary; progression of skills. Computing taught via NCCE Teach Computing scheme, with online safety modules from Project Evolve. Physical Education follows Val Sabin schemes for Gymnastics and Dance; swimming in Year 4; outdoor activity in upper KS2; and a focus on healthy living. Reading provision includes shared reading, guided reading, and a School Readers Organisation with a focus on reading for pleasure; two libraries, book rewards and a home reading system.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs daily 7.30 - 8.50 am in the Sports Hall and is managed and staffed by Baguley Hall School staff. It costs £2.30 with breakfast. Breakfast club places are available for children from Nursery to Year 6 and children are escorted to their classrooms for the start of the school day. Bookings must be made and paid in advance via the School Spider app; places are reserved on receipt of payment and children cannot attend if not pre-booked.

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