Broad Oak Primary School is a primary school in Manchester, 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.
Broad Oak Primary School currently has around 278 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.6% boys and 46.4% girls. Around 27.7% 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 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 14 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 34.5%. pakistani pupils make up about 17.3% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 11.9%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Broad Oak Lane, Manchester, M20 5QB |
| Website: | www.broadoak.manchester.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01614456577 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Manchester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Kevin Corteen |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 105467 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/05/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 280 |
| Number of Pupils: | 278 |
| Number of Boys: | 149 |
| Number of Girls: | 129 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 34.50% | 96 |
| Pakistani | 17.30% | 48 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 11.90% | 33 |
| Other Mixed | 8.30% | 23 |
| Other White | 6.50% | 18 |
| Indian | 5.00% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 3.60% | 10 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.50% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.20% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 2.20% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 1.80% | 5 |
| Other Black | 1.40% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.70% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 2,645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfair Nursery School Ashgate Avenue , Crossacres M22 7ZE | - not rated | 2,879 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Oak Primary School Broad Oak Lane , East Didsbury M20 5QB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Village Primary School Ashfield Road , SK8 1BB | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury CofE Primary School Elm Grove , Didsbury M20 6RL | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury CofE Primary School Elm Grove , Didsbury M20 6RL | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC Primary School School Lane , Didsbury M20 6HS | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | - not rated | 689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Parrs Wood Road , East Didsbury M20 6BX | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 2out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway County Secondary School Foxland Road , Gatley SK8 4QX | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 3,107 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosecroft School Didsbury Whitechapel Street , Didsbury M20 6TX | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stella Maris School St John's Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3BR | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanifah Small School 185-187 Stockport Road , SK8 2DP | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Watkin Centre Mulberry House , Claverton Road M23 9TT | - not rated | 2,094 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Taqwa Islamic School 638 Wilmslow Road , Didsbury M20 6AH | - not rated | 2,396 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.