Seymour Road Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Manchester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Seymour Road Academy.

Manchester, M114PR Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
63.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 75.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 12.0%
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
15 October 2014
Previous grade
Inadequate
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
Seymour Road South
Manchester, M114PR
Phone
1613702616
Website
seymourroad.manchester.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139078
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Seymour Road South, Manchester, M11 4PR
Website
www.seymourroad.manchester.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WISE OWL TRUST
Capacity
420 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
462
Free School Meals
59.5% (275 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
13.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
75.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
12.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
75.0 (+16.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.7 (3.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 104.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
51
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
462 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

"Together Everyone Achieves More"

Respect Empathy Self-awareness Positivity Excellence Communication Teamwork

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Principal Miss D. Frater. The message emphasises commitment to enabling pupils to achieve their academic potential and progress confidently into the next phase of their education, and to nurturing them with values to live well in society; the school motto is 'Together Everyone Achieves More.'

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Girls Football Club Arts & Crafts Club Phonics Club Singing Club Performing Arts Club Fine Motor Club Sign Language Club Cheerleading Club Y6 Rockband Club KS1 Football Club Chess Club Spanish Club Y3 Music Club Gymnastics Club Young Voices Club Science Club Drama Club Basketball Club EYFS Crafts Club Running Club Gardening Club Sculpture Club Netball Club

Sports

Football Gymnastics Basketball Netball

Curriculum Highlights

Our seven Core Values: Respect, Empathy, Self-awareness, Positivity, Excellence, Communication and Teamwork Subjects offered: English, Maths, History, Geography, Science, Computing, Art & Design, Design & Technology, Music, RE, PE, PSHE, Latin RSE Statement: Relationships Education and Health Education; Updated PSHE to reflect the new statutory status for Relationships Education, and guidance from the Department for Education (DFE) on the government website Music Development Plan

Admissions Criteria

The school has adopted the Local Education Authorities Admission Policy. Places in our school are allocated on the following basis: Severe social or medical needs; Siblings already in the school; Straight line distance from home to school. Appeals against a refusal to admit a child should be made to the Local Education Authority: School Admissions Team, Manchester City Council. Please note the fact that your child may have been offered a place in the Nursery does not automatically guarantee a place in the school — this is subject to availability.

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