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Button Lane Primary School

Manchester, M23 0NDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#11,083
of 13,686 nationally

About Button Lane Primary School

Button Lane Primary School in Manchester is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11, and its intake tells a distinct story. The school has capacity for 480 children but currently enrols 420, leaving some room to grow. What stands out is the proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals: 56.4%, which is notably high against national averages and signals a catchment area with significant socio-economic challenges. Demand for places is strong, however. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 79 applications for just 29 places, with 28 of those offers going to first-preference families. That works out at nearly three applicants for every spot, making it an oversubscribed choice despite the high FSM rate. The school does not have a religious character, and it offers nursery provision for children from age three, which may appeal to local families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressButton Lane, Manchester, Manchester, M23 0ND
HeadteacherEmma Roberts
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils420
Free School Meals (FSM)56.4%
School Capacity420 / 480 (88% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallICT SuitePlaying FieldsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballRoundersDanceGymnasticsCricketCross CountryNetball

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubScience ClubDramaFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

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

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Button Lane 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.