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Northenden Community School

Academy converter · Manchester · M22 4FL

Ages 3–11 · 232 pupils · Manchester

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2019-10-22

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill110%

232 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
232
Boys / girls
107 / 125
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
232 / 210 (110%)
Free school meals
19.4%
FSM pupils
45
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CONNECT ALLIANCE TRUST
Academy trust
CONNECT ALLIANCE TRUST
Sponsor
Connect Alliance Trust
Headteacher
Ms Ruth Byrne

Location

Address
Bazley Road, Northenden
Postcode
M22 4FL
Town
Manchester
Local authority
Manchester
District
Manchester
Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East
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 converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Manchester, Manchester, 232 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 19.4%.

Open schools in Manchester
415
Primary schools in Manchester
285
Academies among open schools in Manchester
40% (168)
Open schools in M22
15
Primary in M22
11
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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    Ages 2–11

    • KS281%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM49.9%
    • Demand0.93

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  • St Ambrose RC Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Manchester · M21 7QA · Manchester

    Ages 3–11

    • KS244%
    • Absence8.9%
    • FSM55.6%
    • Demand1.00

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  • Benchill Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS249%
    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM64.5%
    • Demand0.95

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  • Button Lane Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence7.8%
    • FSM57.8%
    • Demand0.97

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  • Didsbury CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

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    • KS286%
    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM8.4%
    • Demand1.07

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  • Barlow Hall Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Manchester · M21 7JG · Manchester

    Ages 2–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM60.2%
    • Demand1.00

    1.3 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Ruth Byrne
Telephone
01619984825
Website
www.northendenprimary.co.uk

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