James Brindley Community Primary School is a primary school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
James Brindley Community Primary School currently has around 236 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.7% boys and 51.3% girls. Around 8.1% 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 3.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (82.2%).
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.
| Address: | Parr Fold Avenue, Manchester, M28 7HE |
| Website: | www.jamesbrindleyprimary.com |
| Telephone: | 01617908050 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Salford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kate Stokes |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150187 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/11/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 250 |
| Number of Pupils: | 236 |
| Number of Boys: | 115 |
| Number of Girls: | 121 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 82.20% | 194 |
| Other Mixed | 5.50% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 2.50% | 6 |
| Other White | 1.70% | 4 |
| Chinese | 1.30% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 1 |
| African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnalls Fold Community Nursery Centre Mayfield Avenue , Worsley M28 3JF | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hulton Community Nursery Centre Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0BD | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Brindley Community Primary School Parr Fold Avenue , Walkden M28 7HE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Brindley Community Primary School Parr Fold Avenue , Walkden M28 7HE | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellenbrook Community Primary School Longwall Avenue , Ellenbrook M28 7PS | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mesne Lea Primary School Walkden Road , Walkden M28 7FG | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mesne Lea Primary School Walkden Road , Walkden M28 7FG | - not rated | 812 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's RC High School Parsonage Drive , Worsley M28 3SH | - not rated | 847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lowry Academy Hilton Lane , Little Hulton, Worsley M28 0SY | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrop Fold School Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Eastham High School Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkden High School Old Clough Lane , Walkden M28 7JB | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford College Worsley Campus , Walkden Road M28 7QD | - not rated | 578 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inscape House Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 742 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Field School Walkden Road , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 742 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haysbrook School Walkenden Road , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 742 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inscape House Salford Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 742 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delamere Forest School Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 742 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.