Whitefield Community Primary School

URN: 105310 • Manchester M45 6DP

Overview

Name
Whitefield Community Primary School
URN
105310
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
53.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Katy Dickson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Victoria Avenue, Manchester M45 6DP

Summary

Whitefield Community Primary School, located in Manchester, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 194 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 203. The school fosters a supportive and inclusive environment, as highlighted by Ofsted, which noted that pupils feel safe, respected, and valued. The school’s ethos revolves around the values of ‘inspire, dream, achieve’, encouraging students to develop positive attitudes toward learning and behaviour.

The school operates from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm, with structured hours for different age groups, ensuring a comprehensive curriculum that caters to the needs of all pupils. The school emphasizes strong relationships among staff, pupils, and the wider community, with parents appreciating the family-like atmosphere. Regular communication through newsletters and events helps keep families engaged in their children's education.

With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (44.10%), Whitefield Community Primary School is committed to providing equal opportunities and support for all students. The school actively promotes a safe and nurturing environment, where bullying is rare and issues are promptly addressed.

Key details

LA
Bury
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
203
Pupils
194
Boys
106
Girls
88
FSM %
44.10
Open date
Close date
2024-03-31
Last Ofsted
2021-11-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 194 106 88 203 44.10
2024-09-11 194 106 88 203 44.10
2023-09-11 164 87 77 203 49.70
2022-09-11 164 87 77 203 49.70
2021-09-11 169 86 83 203 50.00
2020-09-11 180 86 94 203 41.90

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