Manor Primary Academy

About Manor Primary Academy

Manor Primary Academy’s Key Stage 2 results sit above the Staffordshire local authority average, with 70% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the LA average of 65%. That five-point gap is modest but meaningful, and it places the school 16th out of 34 primary schools in Lichfield, right around the middle of the pack. The maths and reading average scores of 102 and 103 respectively are solid, and writing stands out: 90% of pupils met the expected standard in writing, and 10% reached the higher standard. The school’s ranking nationally sits in the 30th percentile, which is unremarkable but not weak — it’s a school that delivers consistent, above-average outcomes without being a standout performer. What’s more telling is the trajectory: in its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025, the school was rated Good across all areas, a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2020. The leadership and management, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision all received Good grades, and the quality of education was also rated Good.

The parent view data is overwhelmingly positive, with 95% of respondents saying they would recommend the school. 89% strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and the same proportion strongly agreed that their child feels safe. Behaviour is seen as a strength — 68% strongly agreed that the school ensures pupils are well behaved, and no parents disagreed. On academic expectations, 42% agreed and 42% strongly agreed that the school has high expectations for their child, though 11% disagreed, which is worth noting. The school supports wider personal development well, with 47% strongly agreeing and 42% agreeing. Clubs and activities are popular: 79% strongly agreed that their child can take part in them, and the school offers a range including Eco Club, Drama, Chess, Coding, Choir and Art Club. Sports provision covers football, swimming, rounders, cross country and athletics.

Manor Primary Academy is a small school with 87 pupils against a capacity of 113, so there is some room for growth. It is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 15 applications for 8 places and 7 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.88. The school has a nursery provision and caters for children aged 3 to 11. Facilities include an outdoor playground, library, sensory room, art studios and a chapel. The school lists SEND support for moderate learning difficulty, autistic spectrum disorder and other difficulty/disability, though the parent view data on SEND support had no responses, so it is hard to gauge how well that provision is working in practice. This is a school that suits families looking for a small, community-focused primary with strong behaviour, good academic outcomes above the local average, and a wide range of enrichment activities — but it is worth noting that it is not a top-tier performer in the local authority rankings.

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