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Cheetwood Primary School

Manchester, M8 8EJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
#10,343
of 13,686 nationally

About Cheetwood Primary School

Cheetwood Primary School sits in the bottom half of Manchester primary schools when it comes to Key Stage 2 outcomes, but the picture is more nuanced than that headline suggests. The school’s percentage of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined stands at 52%, which is five points below the local authority average of 57%. That gap is real, but it’s not enormous, and it’s worth noting that the school serves a significantly more disadvantaged cohort than most: 48.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, more than double the national average for primary schools. In that context, the school’s overall effectiveness rating of Good from Ofsted in July 2024 feels like a fair reflection of a school that is doing solid work with a challenging intake, rather than one that is underperforming.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWaterloo Road, Manchester, Manchester, M8 8EJ
HeadteacherBrian Wilkinson
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils216
Free School Meals (FSM)48.6%
School Capacity216 / 210 (103% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Jul 2024
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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, 17 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallLibraryForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballNetballCross CountryTennisRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChoirEco ClubCodingScience ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cheetwood Primary School

Cheetwood 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.