Partington Central Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Central Road Partington Urmston Manchester M31 4FL |
| Phone | 01617752937 |
| Reference Number | 143380 |
Partington Central Academy continues to maintain the high standards established during its last grading, reflecting effective leadership and a strong commitment to pupil achievement. Students are engaged and proud to be part of the school community, demonstrating respect for one another and a willingness to contribute positively, both in school and in the wider community. The school has implemented an ambitious and refined curriculum that aims to engage all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Furthermore, the school's proactive measures have shown a year-on-year improvement in attendance rates.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 371 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.13%
Girls: 49.87% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 55.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 28 | 51 |
| 2 | 28 | 23 | 51 |
| 3 | 23 | 27 | 50 |
| 4 | 28 | 16 | 44 |
| 5 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
| 6 | 19 | 18 | 37 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.4% |
| African | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| White, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 16 Apr 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Sep 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 19 Jan 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| Previously as Partington Primary School | |
| 19 Jan 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 21 Nov 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Nov 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jan 2002 | Full inspection |
| 14 Jan 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and proud to be part of the school community.
- Strong leadership and support for staff contribute to effective teaching.
- Ambitious and refined curriculum enhances pupil engagement.
- Effective phonics programme leading to confident readers.
- High expectations of pupil behavior foster a positive learning environment.
- Proactive approach to improving pupil attendance.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects have gaps in pupils' learning which affect their progress.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | ||
| 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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | -0.7 | ||
| Writing | 0.5 | ||
| Maths | 0.2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Lock Lane, Partington, Manchester, M31 4PJ |
0.44 miles |
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Forest Gate Academy
Daniel Adamson Avenue, Partington, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M31 4PN |
0.61 miles |
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Cadishead Primary Academy
Allotment Road, Cadishead, Allotment Road, Manchester, M44 5JD |
1.05 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School
Buckingham Road, Cadishead, Manchester, Lancashire, M44 5HG |
1.09 miles |
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St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Birch Road, Hollinfare, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 6JS |
1.34 miles |
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St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy
5 Macdonald Road, Irlam, Manchester, M44 5LH |
1.43 miles |
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Irlam Primary School
Liverpool Road, Irlam, Manchester, M44 6NA |
1.95 miles |
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Irlam Endowed Primary School
Chapel Road, Irlam, Manchester, M44 6EE |
2.18 miles |
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Delamere School
Irlam Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 6AP |
2.43 miles |
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St Monica's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Woodsend Road South, Flixton, Urmston, Manchester, M41 6QB |
2.5 miles |
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St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School
Cutnook Lane, Irlam, Cutnook Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester, M44 6GX |
2.56 miles |
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Acre Hall Primary School
Irlam Road, Flixton, Urmston, Manchester, M41 6NA |
2.56 miles |
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St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School
The Grove, Flixton, Manchester, M41 6JB |
2.58 miles |
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Moss Valley Primary Academy
Cutnook Lane, Irlam, Salford, Greater Manchester, M44 6GX |
2.58 miles |
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Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School
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2.58 miles |
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Oughtrington Primary School
Howard Avenue, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 9EH |
2.62 miles |
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Oldfield Brow Primary School
Taylor Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4LE |
2.69 miles |
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Broadheath Primary School
Sinderland Road, Broadheath, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 5JQ |
2.88 miles |
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St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School
Cherry Lane, Sale, Cheshire, M33 4GY |
2.9 miles |
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Little Bollington CofE Primary School
Lymm Road, Little Bollington, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4SZ |
2.96 miles |
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Fairfield House School
57-59 Warburton Lane, Partington, Manchester, M31 4NL |
0.15 miles |
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Broadoak School
Warburton Lane, Partington, Manchester, M31 4BU |
0.29 miles |
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Irlam and Cadishead Academy
Station Road, Irlam, Manchester, M44 5ZR |
1.36 miles |
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Changing Lives
Isherwood Rd, Nursery farm, Carrington, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M31 4BH |
2.19 miles |
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Wellacre Technology Academy
Irlam Road, Flixton, Urmston, Manchester, Lancashire, M41 6AP |
2.43 miles |
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Brentwood School
Cherry Lane, Sale, Cheshire, M33 4GY |
2.83 miles |
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Lymm High School
Oughtrington Lane, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0RB |
2.95 miles |
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Manor Academy Sale
Manor Avenue, Sale, Cheshire, M33 5JX |
3.01 miles |
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Flixton Girls School
Flixton Road, Trafford, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5DR |
3.2 miles |
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The Trafford and Stockport College Group
Manchester Road, Altrincham, WA14 5PQ |
3.27 miles |
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Loreto Grammar School
Dunham Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4AH |
3.49 miles |
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North Cestrian School
Dunham Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4AJ |
3.53 miles |
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Urmston Grammar Academy
Newton Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5UG |
3.55 miles |
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Ashton-on-Mersey School
Cecil Avenue, Sale, Cheshire, M33 5BP |
3.6 miles |
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Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Cavendish Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2NL |
3.69 miles |
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Birchwood School
Ainscough Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PW |
4 miles |
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Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
Urban Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8HT |
4.08 miles |
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Wellington School
Wellington Road, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 7RH |
4.1 miles |
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Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
Marlborough Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2RS |
4.19 miles |
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Willow Tree Park
Willow Tree Park, Beech House, Booths Lane, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0GH |
4.22 miles |