Crowcroft Park Primary School
117%
Capacity
251
Pupils
5.0x
Demand
About Crowcroft Park Primary School
Crowcroft Park 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 251 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (117% of 215 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Crowcroft Park Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Juliet Francis, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9473rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 69th out of 122 in Manchester.
Crowcroft Park Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 149 applications for 30 places, making it 5.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
Crowcroft Park Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Crowcroft Park Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Cross Country, Rounders, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 66.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, Crowcroft Park 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 | Stovell Avenue, Manchester, Manchester, M12 5SY |
| Headteacher | Juliet Francis |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 251 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 66.3% |
| School Capacity | 251 / 215 (117% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Oct 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Oct 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9473rd of 13,686
Nationally
1375th of 2,065
In North West
69th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
55%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
149
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (21% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Stovell Avenue, Manchester
Manchester, M12 5SY
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