Pictor Academy
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Grove Lane Timperley Cheshire WA15 6PH |
| Phone | 01615323252 |
| Reference Number | 142289 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 124 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 75.81%
Girls: 24.19% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.5% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 2 | 15 |
| 2 | 12 | 3 | 15 |
| 3 | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| 4 | 19 | 7 | 26 |
| 5 | 11 | 3 | 14 |
| 6 | 9 | 4 | 13 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 63.7% |
| Pakistani | 7.3% |
| Indian | 5.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.2% |
| African | 3.2% |
| Asian, Other | 3.2% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 1.6% |
| Caribbean | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-07 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-21 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-01-22 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2016-01-17 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Pictor School | ||
| 2015-01-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-05-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-03-31 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-04-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1998-09-28 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2015-01-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-05-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-03-31 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-04-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1998-09-28 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | 85 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 89 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | -7.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -7.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -7.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
Sample
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Willows Primary School
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0.22 miles |
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Forest School
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0.37 miles |
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Cloverlea Primary School
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0.51 miles |
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St Hugh's Catholic Primary School
Park Road, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 6TQ |
0.52 miles |
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Heyes Lane Primary School
Crofton Avenue, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 6BZ |
0.61 miles |
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Broomwood Primary School
Mainwood Road, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 7JU |
0.77 miles |
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Sandilands Primary School
Wendover Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9JX |
0.83 miles |
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Orchard Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8EY |
0.85 miles |
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Park Road Academy Primary School
Frieston Road, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 5AP |
0.85 miles |
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Navigation Primary School
Hawarden Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1NG |
0.93 miles |
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Brooklands Primary School
Woodbourne Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3SY |
1.1 miles |
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Stamford Park Primary School
Cedar Road, Hale, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 9JB |
1.19 miles |
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Tyntesfield Primary School
Alma Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 4HE |
1.22 miles |
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Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School
Townfield Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4DS |
1.24 miles |
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Hale Preparatory School
Broomfield Lane, Altrincham, WA15 9AS |
1.38 miles |
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Woodheys Primary School
Meadway, Woodheys Primary School, Sale, Cheshire, M33 4PG |
1.41 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Floatshall Road, Baguley, Manchester, M23 1HP |
1.44 miles |
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Broadheath Primary School
Sinderland Road, Broadheath, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 5JQ |
1.5 miles |
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Well Green Primary School
Briony Avenue, Hale, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8QA |
1.53 miles |
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Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls
Ashley Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2LT |
1.59 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Wellington School
Wellington Road, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 7RH |
0.45 miles |
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Altrincham College
Green Lane, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8QW |
0.92 miles |
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Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
Urban Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8HT |
0.93 miles |
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The Trafford and Stockport College Group
Manchester Road, Altrincham, WA14 5PQ |
1.13 miles |
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Dixons Brooklands Academy
Moor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M23 9BP |
1.25 miles |
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North Cestrian School
Dunham Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4AJ |
1.4 miles |
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Loreto Grammar School
Dunham Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4AH |
1.45 miles |
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Sale High School
Norris Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3JR |
1.45 miles |
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Sale Grammar School
Marsland Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3NH |
1.5 miles |
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Ashton-on-Mersey School
Cecil Avenue, Sale, Cheshire, M33 5BP |
1.63 miles |
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Brentwood School
Cherry Lane, Sale, Cheshire, M33 4GY |
1.74 miles |
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Dixons Newall Green Academy
Greenbrow Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M23 2SX |
1.77 miles |
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Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
Marlborough Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2RS |
1.79 miles |
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Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Cavendish Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2NL |
1.82 miles |
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Saint Ambrose College
Hale Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 0HE |
1.87 miles |
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Piper Hill High School
Firbank Road, Newall Green, Manchester, M23 2YS |
2.1 miles |
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Saint Paul's Catholic High School
Firbank Road, Newall Green, MANCHESTER, M23 2YS |
2.13 miles |
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Pioneer House High School
200 Yewtree Lane, Northern Moor, Manchester, M23 0FF |
2.24 miles |
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Manor Academy Sale
Manor Avenue, Sale, Cheshire, M33 5JX |
2.24 miles |
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Manchester Enterprise Academy
Simonsway, Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester, M22 9RH |
2.52 miles |