Briscoe Lane Academy
203%
Capacity
641
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Briscoe Lane Academy
Briscoe Lane Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 641 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (203% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Briscoe Lane Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Claire Hall, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5665th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 122 in Manchester.
Briscoe Lane Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 90 applications for 55 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 52 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 10 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 7 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Briscoe Lane Academy include Library, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Forest School, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Eco Club, Choir, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 67.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, Briscoe Lane Academy 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 | Briscoe Lane, Manchester, Manchester, M40 2TB |
| Headteacher | Claire Hall |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 641 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 67.7% |
| School Capacity | 641 / 315 (203% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5665th of 13,686
Nationally
818th of 2,065
In North West
29th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
66%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
90
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
52 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Briscoe Lane, Manchester
Manchester, M40 2TB
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