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Crab Lane Primary School

Manchester, M9 8NBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
41 1st-choice / 42 places
Ranking
#11,124
of 13,686 nationally

About Crab Lane Primary School

Crab Lane Primary School is a state primary in Manchester, a local authority with 137 primary schools. It ranks 93rd out of those 137 on its Key Stage 2 results, placing it in the bottom half of the city's primaries. For context, the top-performing local peers include Didsbury CofE Primary School, Brookburn Community School, and Rack House Primary School, all of which sit higher up the rankings. The school is led by headteacher Philip Hughes and caters for 425 pupils aged 3 to 11, with a nursery attached. It is non-religious and mixed. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, receiving 92 applications for 42 places, with 41 of those coming as first preferences. That level of demand suggests a solid local reputation, even if the academic rankings don't place it among the city's elite. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Mount Carmel RC Primary School, about 1.7 km away.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCrab Lane, Manchester, Manchester, M9 8NB
HeadteacherPhilip Hughes
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils425
Free School Meals (FSM)60.7%
School Capacity425 / 472 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 28 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosMusic RoomsICT SuiteSensory RoomSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

DanceNetballRoundersCricketAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaFilm ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

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Crab 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.