Located in Manchester, Baguley Hall Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Baguley Hall Primary School currently has around 507 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.9% boys and 51.1% girls. Around 54.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.9%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (51.1%). indian pupils make up about 13.2%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Ackworth Drive, Manchester, M23 1LB
Website: www.baguleyhall.manchester.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01619982090
School Type: Foundation school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Manchester
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Stephen Murphy
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 105485

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 25/03/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 577
Number of Pupils: 507
Number of Boys: 248
Number of Girls: 259

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 15.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British51.10%259
Indian13.20%67
African6.70%34
Other White6.50%33
Pakistani5.30%27
Other (any other ethnic group)3.90%20
Unclassified2.80%14
Other Mixed2.20%11
White and Black African2.20%11
Other Asian2.00%10
White and Asian1.20%6
White and Black Caribbean1.20%6
Other Black0.60%3
Bangladeshi0.40%2
Chinese0.40%2
Caribbean0.40%2
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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 (-0.5)
Writing: Below Average (-1.9)
Maths: Average (-0.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
46%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
101.0
Town average
104.5
Local authority average
105.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
Town average
104.0
Local authority average
105.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gresty Nursery School
Ashurst Road , Peel Hall M22 5AU
- not rated 2,459 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Mayfair Nursery School
Ashgate Avenue , Crossacres M22 7ZE
- not rated 2,806 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Baguley Hall Primary School
Ackworth Drive , Baguley M23 1LB
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Baguley Hall Junior School
Ackworth Drive , M23 1LB
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Baguley Hall Infant School
Ackworth Drive , M23 1LB
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Floatshall Road , Baguley M23 1HP
3out of 4 405 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Royal Oak Primary School
Royal Oak Road , Wythenshawe M23 1EF
- not rated 449 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Manchester Health Academy
Moor Road , M23 9BP
- not rated 1,110 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brookway High School and Sports College
Moor Road , Wythenshawe M23 9BP
- not rated 1,110 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dixons Brooklands Academy
Moor Road , Wythenshawe M23 9BP
- not rated 1,156 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Newall Green High School
Greenbrow Road , Wythenshawe M23 2SX
- not rated 1,366 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Newall Green High School
Greenbrow Road , Wythenshawe M23 2SX
- not rated 1,366 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Piper Hill High School
Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS
4out of 4 1,302 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Piper Hill High School
Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS
- not rated 1,302 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Mill House School
Nathans Road , Wythenshawe M22 7GH
- not rated 1,530 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Southern Cross School
Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB
3out of 4 1,680 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Southern Cross School
Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB
- not rated 1,680 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.