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Abbey Hey Primary Academy

Manchester, M18 8PFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
63 1st-choice / 63 places
Ranking
#3,568
of 13,686 nationally

About Abbey Hey Primary Academy

If you're a parent considering Abbey Hey Primary Academy, the feedback from other families is strikingly positive. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, every single respondent said they would recommend the school to another parent. That's a 100% recommend rate, based on 24 responses. The detail backs that up: 96% of parents strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy, and every respondent felt their child is safe. Behaviour is another strong point, with all parents agreeing the school ensures pupils are well behaved. The school is clearly popular locally too. For the 2025/26 intake, Abbey Hey received 155 applications for just 63 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.46. All 63 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but with more than two children competing for every spot, getting in is far from guaranteed.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAbbey Hey Lane, Manchester, Manchester, M18 8PF
HeadteacherPaul Graham
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils675
Free School Meals (FSM)59.7%
School Capacity675 / 502 (134% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 24 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (6 Nov 2024): Improved significantly

Source: Ofsted, 17 Oct 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteSports HallGymnasiumArt StudiosMusic RoomsDining HallForest SchoolPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCross CountryRoundersCricketSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningScience ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

Source: abbeyheyprimary.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Abbey Hey Primary Academy

Abbey Hey Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.