Abbott Community Primary School
95%
Capacity
229
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About Abbott Community Primary School
Abbott Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 229 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Phillippa Wilson, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1273rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 122 in Manchester.
Abbott Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 100 applications for 30 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Abbott Community Primary School include Forest School, Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cross Country, Tennis, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Film Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, Abbott Community Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Livesey Street, Manchester, Manchester, M40 7PR |
| Headteacher | Phillippa Wilson |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 229 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.8% |
| School Capacity | 229 / 240 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (25 Apr 2024): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Feb 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1273rd of 13,686
Nationally
154th of 2,065
In North West
3rd of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
76%
'23/24
81%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
100
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Livesey Street, Manchester
Manchester, M40 7PR
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