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South Failsworth Community Primary School
Goodgraded 16/04/2024Ages 3–11440 pupils
South Failsworth Community Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Manchester, within the Oldham local authority. The school has around 440 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 16/04/2024, South Failsworth Community Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Manchester can view South Failsworth Community Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 16/04/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)57%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)5%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score105
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score105
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake18.8%
Free school meals18.8%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language7.5%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled97%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.3%
Attendance94.3%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher28.1
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence14.9%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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