Crossacres Primary Academy

A outstanding academy converter school in Manchester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Crossacres Primary Academy.

Manchester, M225AD Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
54.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 64.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
24 January 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Crossacres Road
Wythenshawe
Manchester, M225AD

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140709
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Crossacres Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 5AD
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CROSSACRES PRIMARY ACADEMY
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
707
Free School Meals
49.2% (348 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.4% (38 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
64.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
8.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 104.0
2023 106.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
79
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
707 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Challenge Progress Aspire

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Crossacres Primary Academy. Here at Crossacres, we are immensely proud to provide our children with the care, support and education that will instil within them: A love for learning that will last for their entire lives. A knowledge based on the highest level of teaching and real-world experiences that will broaden their minds and open their horizons. A sense of duty and pride to grow into people that show kindness, respect, tenacity and integrity; people that will enhance and care for our community and other communities beyond our own. Our curriculum has been uniquely designed so that our pupils can: Challenge themselves to become the best people they can. Progress as quickly and effectively as they can, with long-lasting effects. Aspire to be whatever they want to be, with no limitations. Our school creates an interesting, enjoyable and peaceful environment where children feel safe and confident to challenge themselves and to make the outstanding progress that we are so proud of.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery Application Form; Admission Policy 2026-2027; Manchester Council Admissions Page; Admission Appeals.

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