Seymour Road Academy
109%
Capacity
458
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Seymour Road Academy
Seymour Road Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 458 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Seymour Road Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Debbie Frater, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2809th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 122 in Manchester.
Seymour Road Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 77 applications for 40 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Seymour Road Academy include Library, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Cricket, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Drama, Book Club, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 66.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, Seymour Road Academy 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 | Seymour Road South, Manchester, Manchester, M11 4PR |
| Headteacher | Debbie Frater |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 458 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 66.6% |
| School Capacity | 458 / 420 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (10 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2809th of 13,686
Nationally
393rd of 2,065
In North West
12th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
75%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed40
77
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 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
Seymour Road South, Manchester
Manchester, M11 4PR
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