Alma Park Primary School

About Alma Park Primary School

Alma Park 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 466 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Alma Park Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Richard Williams, it falls under Manchester local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8402nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 56th out of 122 in Manchester.

Alma Park Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 166 applications for 60 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Alma Park Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Football, Dance, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Science Club, Drama, Film Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, Alma Park 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.

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