Higher Lane Primary School is a primary school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Higher Lane Primary School currently has around 465 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.7% boys and 47.3% girls. Around 12.0% 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.
| Address: | Egerton Road, Manchester, M45 7EX |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bury |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Carol McLachlan |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 105302 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 465 |
| Number of Boys: | 245 |
| Number of Girls: | 220 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Lane Primary School Egerton Road , Whitefield M45 7EX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Higher Lane Primary School Egerton Road , Whitefield M45 7EX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Higher Lane Junior School Egerton Road , Whitefield M45 7EX | - not rated | 153 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Community Primary School Victoria Avenue , Whitefield M45 6DP | - not rated | 779 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Community Primary School Victoria Avenue , Whitefield M45 6DP | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 2out of 4 | 329 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | - not rated | 329 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys School Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,807 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwich Arts College Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | - not rated | 1,807 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , M25 2BW | 3out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefield Independent Preparatory School United Reformed Church , Bury New Road M45 7EL | - not rated | 602 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Preparatory School Holly Bank , 20 Church Lane M25 7NF | - not rated | 721 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epru Lancaster Suite, Whitefield Primary , Victoria Avenue M45 6DP | - not rated | 779 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughside College Bury New Road , Prestwich M25 3BL | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ark The Pupil Learning Centre , Unit 2 Whitefield Centre M45 8NH | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.