Crossacres Primary Academy

About Crossacres Primary Academy

Crossacres 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 702 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (167% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

the school is led by headteacher Suzanne Blay, it falls under Manchester local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6241st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 122 in Manchester.

Crossacres Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 185 applications for 90 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 95 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 Crossacres Primary Academy include Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Forest School, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cross Country, Rounders, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 49.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, Crossacres 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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