Broad Oak Primary School
99%
Capacity
278
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Broad Oak Primary School
Broad Oak 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 278 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 280 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Broad Oak Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kevin Corteen, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7721st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 51st out of 122 in Manchester.
Broad Oak Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 62 applications for 23 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Broad Oak Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Dance, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Chess, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, Broad Oak 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 | Broad Oak Lane, Manchester, Manchester, M20 5QB |
| Headteacher | Kevin Corteen |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 278 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.7% |
| School Capacity | 278 / 280 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7721st of 13,686
Nationally
1096th of 2,065
In North West
51st of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
38%
'23/24
60%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
62
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Broad Oak Lane, Manchester
Manchester, M20 5QB
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