Located in Manchester, Old Moat Primary School is a primary school, 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.
Old Moat Primary School currently has around 379 pupils on roll, which is about 83% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.2% boys and 47.8% girls. Around 61.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.5%.
The school has a diverse intake, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 35.6%. pakistani pupils make up about 23.2% , followed by white british at 13.7%
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: | Old Moat Lane, Manchester, M20 3FN |
| Website: | www.oldmoat.manchester.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01614454208 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Manchester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Oliver Kerr |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142360 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/07/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 459 |
| Number of Pupils: | 379 |
| Number of Boys: | 198 |
| Number of Girls: | 181 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.5% | 8.2% |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 35.60% | 135 |
| Pakistani | 23.20% | 88 |
| White British | 13.70% | 52 |
| African | 5.00% | 19 |
| Indian | 3.40% | 13 |
| Other White | 3.40% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.90% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 2.90% | 11 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.40% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 1.60% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 1.60% | 6 |
| Other Black | 1.60% | 6 |
| Chinese | 1.30% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Moat Junior School Old Moat Lane , Withington M20 3FN | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Moat Infant School Old Moat Lane , Withington M20 3FN | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Moat Community Primary School Old Moat Lane , Withington M20 3FN | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Moat Primary School Old Moat Lane , Withington M20 3FN | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Paul's Road , Withington M20 4PG | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | 4out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 2out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,683 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit Bridgelea Road , M20 3FB | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawgrove School Cavendish Road , West Didsbury M20 1QB | - not rated | 846 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Withington Girls' School Wellington Road , Fallowfield M14 6BL | - not rated | 931 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ewing School Central Road , Didsbury M20 4ZA | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hart Road Pupil Referral Unit 195 Hart Road , Fallowfield M14 7BA | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.