Oswald Road Primary School
95%
Capacity
654
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About Oswald Road Primary School
Oswald Road 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 654 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 690 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Oswald Road Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Deborah Howard, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6395th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 122 in Manchester.
Oswald Road Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 235 applications for 70 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 69 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Oswald Road Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Netball, Swimming, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Eco Club, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, Oswald Road 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 | Oswald Road, Manchester, Manchester, M21 9PL |
| Headteacher | Deborah Howard |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 654 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.1% |
| School Capacity | 654 / 690 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Oct 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6395th of 13,686
Nationally
919th of 2,065
In North West
33rd of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
64%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed70
235
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
69 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Oswald Road, Manchester
Manchester, M21 9PL
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