Cavendish Primary School
URN: 105403 • Manchester M20 1JG
Overview
- Name
- Cavendish Primary School
- URN
- 105403
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- J Taylor (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01614451815
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cavendish Road, Manchester M20 1JG
Summary
Cavendish Community Primary School, located in West Didsbury, Manchester, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 653 pupils and a capacity of 720. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, where all children, regardless of ability or background, can engage with a rich and purposeful curriculum. The school’s mission focuses on developing "Brilliant Citizens" who are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for lifelong learning and effective citizenship.
Cavendish is proud to be a UNICEF Rights Respecting School, emphasizing the importance of children's rights, opinions, and voices within the educational framework. The school promotes a strong sense of community, encouraging students to take pride in their local heritage while celebrating diversity.
The leadership team, including Headteacher Jo Taylor and Deputy Headteacher Miss Evans, is committed to ensuring that students thrive in a safe and stimulating environment. With a focus on mental health and well-being, Cavendish Community Primary School aims to provide an education that students will cherish and remember throughout their lives.
Cavendish is proud to be a UNICEF Rights Respecting School, emphasizing the importance of children's rights, opinions, and voices within the educational framework. The school promotes a strong sense of community, encouraging students to take pride in their local heritage while celebrating diversity.
The leadership team, including Headteacher Jo Taylor and Deputy Headteacher Miss Evans, is committed to ensuring that students thrive in a safe and stimulating environment. With a focus on mental health and well-being, Cavendish Community Primary School aims to provide an education that students will cherish and remember throughout their lives.
Useful links
- UNICEF Rights Respecting School (other)
- School Spider (other)
- Pupil Premium (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy (80.9)
- Garrett Hall Primary School (79.7)
- Broadoak Primary School (79.5)
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School (77.0)
- Brookburn Community School (76.9)
Key details
- LA
- Manchester
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 720
- Pupils
- 653
- Boys
- 341
- Girls
- 312
- FSM %
- 31.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 653 | 341 | 312 | 720 | 31.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 683 | 372 | 311 | 720 | 31.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 690 | 353 | 337 | 720 | 26.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 690 | 353 | 337 | 720 | 26.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 703 | 356 | 347 | 720 | 24.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 699 | 348 | 351 | 720 | 20.60 |
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