King David Primary School
94%
Capacity
399
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About King David Primary School
King David Primary School is a state-funded Jewish primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 399 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 425 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Stacey Rosenberg, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3348th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 122 in Manchester.
King David Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 36 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at King David Primary School include Playing Fields, Library, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Dance, Cricket, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, King David 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 | Jewish |
| Address | Wilton Polygon, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5DJ |
| Headteacher | Stacey Rosenberg |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 399 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.0% |
| School Capacity | 399 / 425 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (20 Apr 2023): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Apr 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3348th of 13,686
Nationally
473rd of 2,065
In North West
15th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
73%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed36
53
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wilton Polygon, Crumpsall
Manchester, M8 5DJ
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