Cheetwood Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Waterloo Road Cheetham Manchester M8 8EJ |
| Phone | 01618342104 |
| Reference Number | 105461 |
Cheetwood Primary is performing well overall, achieving a 'good' grade across all areas of inspection. The school fosters a warm and respectful environment where pupils feel well cared for and are encouraged to take on roles that promote responsibility, such as peer mediators. The emphasis on reading within the curriculum has empowered students, especially those learning English as an additional language, to flourish and develop positive attitudes toward their education. There is a commendable focus on personal development, helping pupils understand their community and themselves, and staff are invested in consulting and including all members in the school’s improvement journey.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 216 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.85%
Girls: 48.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 48.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 87.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 9 | 22 |
| 2 | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| 3 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| 4 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 5 | 11 | 17 | 28 |
| 6 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 25.5% |
| African | 16.7% |
| Indian | 8.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.4% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| Asian, Other | 3.2% |
| White, British | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 16 May 2023 | School inspection |
| 06 Mar 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Apr 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong support for pupils learning English as an additional language.
- Positive relationships among pupils and staff.
- Effective phonics program and early reading initiatives.
- Ambitious and well-defined curriculum.
- Commitment to pupils' personal development and well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not receive adequate support in writing mechanics, including spelling, handwriting, and grammar.
- Inconsistent use of assessment information to inform future teaching.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 102 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.3 | ||
| Writing | 0.7 | ||
| Maths | -0.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 12 | 4 |
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