Oasis Academy Aspinal

About Oasis Academy Aspinal

Oasis Academy Aspinal holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, a grade it has maintained consistently across both its inspections. The school’s strongest academic indicator is its Key Stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard, where 72% of pupils met the benchmark in the 2023/24 academic year. That figure sits well above the Manchester local authority average of 57%, placing the school 18th out of 122 primary schools in the area and inside the top 50 nationally. In individual subjects, maths scores are particularly solid: pupils achieved an average scaled score of 104, with 79% reaching the expected standard and 14% working at a higher level. Reading scores are similarly strong, with an average of 105 and 21% of pupils hitting the higher standard. Writing lags a little behind, with only 7% reaching greater depth, though 83% did meet the expected level. The school’s overall ranking score of 72 puts it in the top 15% of Manchester primaries, a notable achievement given that 53.2% of its pupils are eligible for free school meals.

Ofsted’s inspection report from 2022 rated every category as Good, including early years provision, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The previous inspection in 2017 had also rated overall effectiveness as Good, though early years provision was Outstanding at that time. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 100% of the 20 respondents would recommend the school, and 95% strongly agreed that their child is happy and feels safe. The school’s capacity is 236 pupils, and it currently has 216 on roll, so there is some room. However, for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 52 applications for 23 places, with all 23 first-preference offers taken up, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.26. That means competition for places is real, and families should be prepared to apply early.

The school offers a nursery provision for children from age 3, and its facilities include a library, ICT suite, sensory room, music rooms, gymnasium, and a chapel. Sports on offer include cross country, swimming, rounders, gymnastics, cricket and netball, while clubs cover chess, coding and drama. SEND support is provided for moderate learning difficulty, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication, and physical disability. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary school is St Mary’s RC Primary School Manchester, 2.6 km away. Oasis Academy Aspinal is a strong choice for Manchester families who want above-average academic outcomes in a school that clearly earns high marks from its parents for safety, happiness and communication, but they will need to be quick off the mark when applications open.

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