Heald Place Primary School
109%
Capacity
622
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Heald Place Primary School
Heald Place 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 622 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 570 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Heald Place Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Hatim Kapacee, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11935th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 106th out of 122 in Manchester.
Heald Place Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 137 applications for 69 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 69 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 Heald Place Primary School include Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Football, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, Heald Place 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 | Heald Place, Heald Place Primary School, Manchester, Manchester, M14 7PN |
| Headteacher | Hatim Kapacee |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 622 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.5% |
| School Capacity | 622 / 570 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (44%)
11935th of 13,686
Nationally
1759th of 2,065
In North West
106th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
44%
Expected Standard
1%
Higher Standard
'22/23
44%
'23/24
44%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed69
137
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
69 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Heald Place, Heald Place Primary School, Manchester
Manchester, M14 7PN
Heald Place, Heald Place Primary School, Manchester
Manchester, M14 7PN
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