Abbott Community Primary School, based in Manchester, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Abbott Community Primary School currently has around 229 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 49.3% girls. Around 42.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.8%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 26.2%. indian pupils make up about 17.5% , followed by african at 14%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Livesey Street, Manchester, M40 7PR
Website: www.abbott.manchester.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01618349529
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Manchester
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Phillippa Wilson
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 105387

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 15/01/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 240
Number of Pupils: 229
Number of Boys: 116
Number of Girls: 113

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 22.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British26.20%60
Indian17.50%40
African14.00%32
Other (any other ethnic group)9.20%21
Pakistani6.60%15
White and Black Caribbean5.70%13
Other White5.20%12
Chinese4.40%10
Other Mixed2.60%6
Other Asian2.60%6
White and Black African1.70%4
Other Black1.70%4
Caribbean1.30%3
White and Asian0.90%2
Bangladeshi0.40%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (0.2)
Writing: Average (0.0)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
76%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
53%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
10%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
4%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
104.5
Local authority average
103.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
109.0
Town average
104.0
Local authority average
103.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Collyhurst Nursery School
Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD
4out of 4 655 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ancoats Nursery School
Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE
- not rated 1,729 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre
Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ
- not rated 2,303 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Barnes Green Nursery School
Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS
- not rated 2,464 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre
Devonshire Street , M7 4RF
- not rated 2,862 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Abbott Community Primary School
Livesey Street , Collyhurst M40 7PR
4out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF
3out of 4 141 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Patrick's RC Primary School
Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF
- not rated 141 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Malachy's RC Primary School
Eggington Street , Collyhurst M40 7RG
3out of 4 851 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Corpus Christi RC Primary School
Varley Street , Miles Platting M40 8EE
- not rated 888 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT
3out of 4 795 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
Manchester Creative Studio
16 Blossom Street , M4 5AW
- not rated 892 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester
40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT
3out of 4 958 yd Free schools No Girls More About School
Manchester Communication Academy
Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT
3out of 4 1,531 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Moston Brook High School
Northampton Road , M40 5BP
- not rated 2,222 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City College Manchester
Whitworth Street , M1 3HB
- not rated 1,823 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Shena Simon College
34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB
- not rated 1,823 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Connell Co-Op College
301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS
- not rated 2,849 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Abraham Moss Community School
Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF
3out of 4 2,633 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Abraham Moss Community School
Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF
- not rated 2,633 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
University of Manchester
Po Box 88 , Sackville Street M60 1QD
- not rated 435 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Cooperative College
Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS
- not rated 1,095 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Digital Advantage
Hanover Street , M60 0AS
- not rated 1,096 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Orchard House Specialist High School
6 Sawley Road , M40 8EZ
- not rated 1,170 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Queen's Park School
Marston Street , M40 7US
- not rated 1,271 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.