Rack House Primary School
88%
Capacity
449
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Rack House Primary School
Rack House Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 449 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 510 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Rack House Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Darren Amesbury, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1365th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 122 in Manchester.
Rack House Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 91 applications for 38 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Rack House Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Tennis, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Book Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 50.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, Rack House 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Yarmouth Drive, Wythenshawe, Manchester, Manchester, M23 0BT |
| Headteacher | Darren Amesbury |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 449 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 50.6% |
| School Capacity | 449 / 510 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1365th of 13,686
Nationally
167th of 2,065
In North West
4th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
24%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
81%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed38
91
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Yarmouth Drive, Wythenshawe, Manchester
Manchester, M23 0BT
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