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Manchester Communication Primary Academy

Academy sponsor led · Manchester · M9 5QN

Ages 4–11 · 414 pupils · Manchester

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

49%

Overall absence

6.0%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-05-15

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)49%
Higher standard (RWM)2%
Avg scaled score — reading
103.0
Avg scaled score — maths
102.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
105.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)18.4%
Unauthorised2.1%
Authorised absence
3.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.8%
Enrolments in measure
369

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

414 pupils · 420 places

Pupils on roll
414
Boys / girls
220 / 194
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
414 / 420 (99%)
Free school meals
69.6%
FSM pupils
288
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: GREATER MANCHESTER ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
GREATER MANCHESTER ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
British Telecom
Headteacher
Mr Alex Reed

Location

Address
49 Parkstead Drive, Harpurhey
Postcode
M9 5QN
Town
Manchester
Local authority
Manchester
District
Manchester
Constituency
Blackley and Middleton South
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 4–11, in Manchester, Manchester, 414 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 69.6%.

Open schools in Manchester
415
Primary schools in Manchester
285
Academies among open schools in Manchester
40% (168)
Open schools in M9
19
Primary in M9
12
Open schools in Manchester LA
220
Primary in Manchester LA
137

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Manchester · M40 8PL · Manchester

    Ages 3–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence5.8%

    0.4 miles away

  • Saviour CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Manchester · M40 7RH · Manchester

    Ages 3–11

    • KS241%
    • Absence6.2%

    0.4 miles away

  • Oasis Academy Harpur Mount

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Manchester · M9 5XR · Manchester

    Ages 3–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence3.7%

    0.6 miles away

  • Oasis Academy Temple

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    Manchester · M8 8SA · Manchester

    Ages 3–11

    • KS241%
    • Absence6.9%

    0.6 miles away

  • Irk Valley Community School

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    Manchester · M8 5XH · Manchester

    Ages 3–11

    • KS251%
    • Absence6.0%

    0.7 miles away

  • Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Manchester · M9 4DU · Manchester

    Ages 3–11

    • KS242%
    • Absence6.9%

    0.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Alex Reed
Telephone
01612028989
Website
www.mcpacademy.co.uk/

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