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Acacias Community Primary School

Manchester, M19 2WWPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
56%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
42 1st-choice / 43 places
Ranking
#9,127
of 13,686 nationally

About Acacias Community Primary School

Acacias Community Primary School hits the Manchester local authority average for the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2, with 56% achieving that benchmark compared with the LA average of 57%. That is a marginal gap of just one percentage point, placing the school squarely in the middle of the pack. In the local authority rankings, Acacias sits 64th out of 122 primary schools, which puts it in the bottom half of Manchester primaries but not far from the median. The school’s overall Ofsted rating is Good, confirmed by an ungraded inspection in 2023, though its previous graded inspection in 2014 also awarded Good for overall effectiveness and leadership. That consistency matters for parents weighing stability. The school serves a diverse intake, with 36.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals, well above the national average, which adds useful context when interpreting its attainment figures.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAlexandra Drive, Manchester, Manchester, M19 2WW
HeadteacherDavid Griffiths
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils459
Free School Meals (FSM)36.1%
School Capacity459 / 480 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (12 Jul 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 2 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Forest SchoolDining HallPlaying FieldsICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

DanceAthleticsFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: acacias.manchester.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Acacias Community Primary School

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