Manifold Church of England Primary School
43%
Capacity
45
Pupils
1.0x
Demand
About Manifold Church of England Primary School
Manifold Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Staffordshire Moorlands community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 45 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (43% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Manifold Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Craig Broome, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
The school has 9 places available and received 9 applications, meaning most applicants are likely to secure a place.
Manifold Church of England Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Manifold Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Athletics, Football, Swimming, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Film Club, Drama and 1 more.
For families exploring primary schools in Staffordshire Moorlands, Manifold Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Off Leek Road, Buxton, Staffordshire Moorlands, SK17 0JP |
| Headteacher | Craig Broome |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 45 |
| School Capacity | 45 / 105 (43% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/269
9
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (100% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Off Leek Road, Buxton
Staffordshire Moorlands, SK17 0JP
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