Ladybarn Primary School

A good academy converter school in Manchester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ladybarn Primary School.

Manchester, M204SR 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
45.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 54.0%
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
14 November 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
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
Briarfield Road
Withington
Manchester, M204SR

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140137
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Briarfield Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 4SR
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
KINGSWAY COMMUNITY TRUST
Capacity
480 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
479
Free School Meals
42.9% (205 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.6 (3.9 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 103.0
2023 104.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Ladybarn Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 104.0 105.0
2024 101.0 103.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
53
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
479 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Dream it, achieve it!"

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Executive Headteacher Lisa Vyas: Ladybarn Primary is a vibrant, multicultural school with high expectations, a tailored curriculum, strong community, and focus on developing confident communicators and independent learners.

Facilities

hall kitchen toilet/shower facilities

Admissions Criteria

Nursery admissions administered by the school; Reception admissions via Manchester City Council; Applications to home LA; The Kingsway Community Trust has adopted Manchester City Council Admissions Policy for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028; Appeals process managed by Manchester City Council.

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