Moston Lane Community Primary School
95%
Capacity
457
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Moston Lane Community Primary School
Moston Lane Community 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 457 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Moston Lane Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Elizabeth Hardwick, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11439th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 98th out of 122 in Manchester.
Moston Lane Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 125 applications for 57 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 56 were first-preference applications.
Moston Lane Community Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.7/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Moston Lane Community Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Tennis, Gymnastics, Swimming, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 57.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, Moston Lane Community 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 | Moston Lane, Manchester, Manchester, M9 4HH |
| Headteacher | Elizabeth Hardwick |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 457 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 57.1% |
| School Capacity | 457 / 480 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)
11439th of 13,686
Nationally
1684th of 2,065
In North West
98th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
47%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'23/24
47%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed57
125
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
56 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Moston Lane, Manchester
Manchester, M9 4HH
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