Abbey Hey Primary Academy

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

Manchester, M188PF Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
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
1 October 2019
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
Abbey Hey Lane
Gorton
Manchester, M188PF

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139404
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Abbey Hey Lane, Gorton, Manchester, M18 8PF
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
502 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
671
Free School Meals
59.6% (400 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.2% (35 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
72.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 108.0
2023 107.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
75
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
671 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

Respect Confidence Enthusiasm Creativity Ambition Determination

This ethos is our expression of our Christian roots, in schools which are fully inclusive and both welcome and respect students and staff of all faiths and none.

Curriculum Highlights

Education with Character

Admissions Criteria

Nursery Admissions Criteria: Children in care or previously looked after; children with exceptional medical or social reasons; children with an elder brother or sister attending Abbey Hey Primary Academy; geographical proximity to the school. For Reception to Year 6, apply through the Manchester City Council admissions process.

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