Button Lane Primary School
88%
Capacity
420
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Button Lane Primary School
Button Lane 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 420 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Button Lane Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Roberts, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11083rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 91st out of 122 in Manchester.
Button Lane Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 79 applications for 29 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 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 Button Lane Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Dance, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Science Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 56.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, Button Lane 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 | Button Lane, Manchester, Manchester, M23 0ND |
| Headteacher | Emma Roberts |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 420 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 56.4% |
| School Capacity | 420 / 480 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11083rd of 13,686
Nationally
1628th of 2,065
In North West
91st of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
1%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'23/24
48%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
79
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Button Lane, Manchester
Manchester, M23 0ND
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