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Wilbraham Primary School

Wilbraham Primary School

Manchester, M14 7FBPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

87%

Capacity

626

Pupils

2.5x

Demand

About Wilbraham Primary School

Wilbraham 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 626 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 720 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Wilbraham Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrew Marchant, it falls under Manchester local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9609th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 73rd out of 122 in Manchester.

Wilbraham Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 150 applications for 59 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 59 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Wilbraham Primary School include Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Library, Forest School, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cross Country, Swimming, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Chess, Art Club, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 59.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, Wilbraham 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPlatt Lane, Manchester, Manchester, M14 7FB
HeadteacherAndrew Marchant
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils626
Free School Meals (FSM)59.1%
School Capacity626 / 720 (87% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (15 Sept 2022): School remains Good

Declined
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)

9609th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 70%

1395th of 2,065

In North West

Top 68%

73rd of 122

In Manchester

Top 60%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

54%

Expected Standard

1%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:66%
Higher:16%
Writing
Expected:69%
Higher:6%
MathsAvg Score: 102
Expected:71%
Higher:15%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +8%

'22/23

46%

'23/24

54%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

6
Dining HallPlaying FieldsLibraryForest SchoolGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsCross CountrySwimmingCricketNetballDanceRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaChessArt ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

59

Applications

150

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.5x
0x1x2x3x5x+

59 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wilbraham Primary School

Wilbraham Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01612243900www.wilbrahamprimary.com/

Platt Lane, Manchester

Manchester, M14 7FB

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Platt Lane, Manchester

Manchester, M14 7FB

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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