Cravenwood Primary Academy

About Cravenwood Primary Academy

Cravenwood Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 396 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 450 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Cravenwood Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher J Garratt, it falls under Manchester local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5174th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 122 in Manchester.

Cravenwood Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 100 applications for 29 places, making it 3.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Cravenwood Primary Academy include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Library, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Cross Country, Tennis, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Drama, Choir and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, Cravenwood Primary Academy 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.

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