Plymouth Grove Primary School
83%
Capacity
394
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Plymouth Grove Primary School
Plymouth Grove 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 394 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Plymouth Grove Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michael Cooke, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8520th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 60th out of 122 in Manchester.
Plymouth Grove Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 98 applications for 41 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 41 were first-preference applications.
Plymouth Grove Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.3/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Plymouth Grove Primary School include Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Library, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Swimming, Netball, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Film Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 68.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, Plymouth Grove 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 | Plymouth Grove West, Plymouth Grove Primary School, Ardwick, Manchester, M13 0AQ |
| Headteacher | Michael Cooke |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 394 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 68.8% |
| School Capacity | 394 / 472 (83% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Dec 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8520th of 13,686
Nationally
1213th of 2,065
In North West
60th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
51%
'23/24
58%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed41
98
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
41 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Plymouth Grove West, Plymouth Grove Primary School, Ardwick
Manchester, M13 0AQ
Plymouth Grove West, Plymouth Grove Primary School, Ardwick
Manchester, M13 0AQ
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