Briscoe Lane Academy

A good academy converter school in Manchester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Briscoe Lane Academy.

Manchester, M402TB Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 66.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
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
16 September 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
Briscoe Lane
Newton Heath
Manchester, M402TB
Phone
1616811783
Website
briscoe.manchester.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138653
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Briscoe Lane, Newton Heath, Manchester, M40 2TB
Website
www.briscoe.manchester.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WISE OWL TRUST
Capacity
315 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
635
Free School Meals
64.8% (411 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.6% (23 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
66.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 104.0
2023 103.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
71
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
635 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% 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 Everyone Achieves More"

Respect Empathy Self-awareness Positivity Excellence Communication Teamwork

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Briscoe Lane Academy's Principal. The Executive Principal describes the school’s ambition towards excellence, an innovative curriculum built on the seven RESPECT values, and strong home–school partnerships. The motto is 'Together Everyone Achieves More'.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Arts and Crafts Club Sports Club Forest School Club WOW Club Storytime Club Phonics Club Music Club Writing Club Art Club Cooking Club Chess Club Puzzle Club Reading Club Rounders Club Drama Club Science Club Film Club Young Voices Club Archery Club Dodgeball Club Hockey Club Girls’ Football Club Boys’ Football Club Urban Crew Club Anti-bullying Ambassadors Club Reading Ambassadors Club Fencing Club Dance Club Art and Design & Technology Recorders Food Technology Polish for Beginners Book Club Friendship Club Computing Club Wake up, Shake up Making Breakfast

Sports

Archery Dodgeball Football (Boys' Football Club, Girls' Football Club) Hockey Rounders Fencing Sports Club

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and ambitious curriculum that can be accessed by all pupils, regardless of their needs Plans begin in the Early Years Foundation Stage National Curriculum is the focal point of planning Subject leaders are given regular, dedicated time to develop and review curriculum plans Teachers use formative assessment and retrieval activities to embed knowledge into long-term memory

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

After school clubs run 3:20-4:00 pm with a varied timetable by day and year group (e.g., EYFS/KS1 clubs on certain days; KS2 clubs on others). Before school clubs run 8:15-8:45 am. There is a Friday session listed as 'Making Breakfast' and a Monday session 'Wake up, Shake up' as part of before-school activities.

Admissions Criteria

Places in our school are allocated on the basis of severe social or medical needs, siblings already in the school, and straight line distance from home to school. Appeals against a refusal to admit a child should be made to the Local Education Authority (Manchester City Council).

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