Cheetwood Primary School
URN: 105461 • Manchester M8 8EJ
Overview
- Name
- Cheetwood Primary School
- URN
- 105461
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 47.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Brian Wilkinson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01618342104
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Waterloo Road, Manchester M8 8EJ
Summary
Cheetwood Primary School is a community school located in Manchester, serving a diverse population of 216 pupils, with a significant proportion (48.6%) eligible for free school meals. The school is committed to providing an inclusive environment that values each child as an individual. The ethos, known as 'The Cheetwood Way', emphasizes outstanding teaching and learning within a supportive and engaging atmosphere, aiming to foster confident and resilient learners.
The curriculum at Cheetwood is designed to support the diverse needs of its pupils, including a high percentage (82%) who speak English as an additional language. The school has been recognized for its effective language development strategies, which help all students make good progress. Additionally, Cheetwood has a strong focus on promoting pupils' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, reflecting the richness of its multicultural community.
Cheetwood Primary also prioritizes strong partnerships with parents and carers, actively seeking their input through consultations and feedback mechanisms. Despite the challenges of high pupil mobility, the school maintains a positive learning environment, ensuring that all children are well-supported in their educational journey.
The curriculum at Cheetwood is designed to support the diverse needs of its pupils, including a high percentage (82%) who speak English as an additional language. The school has been recognized for its effective language development strategies, which help all students make good progress. Additionally, Cheetwood has a strong focus on promoting pupils' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, reflecting the richness of its multicultural community.
Cheetwood Primary also prioritizes strong partnerships with parents and carers, actively seeking their input through consultations and feedback mechanisms. Despite the challenges of high pupil mobility, the school maintains a positive learning environment, ensuring that all children are well-supported in their educational journey.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (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
- 210
- Pupils
- 216
- Boys
- 112
- Girls
- 104
- FSM %
- 48.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 216 | 112 | 104 | 210 | 48.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 211 | 112 | 99 | 210 | 52.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 223 | 124 | 99 | 210 | 52.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 223 | 124 | 99 | 210 | 52.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 208 | 103 | 105 | 210 | 45.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 215 | 101 | 114 | 210 | 38.10 |
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