Crab Lane Primary School
URN: 105465 • Manchester M9 8NB
Overview
- Name
- Crab Lane Primary School
- URN
- 105465
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Philip Hughes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01617402851
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Crab Lane, Manchester M9 8NB
Summary
Crab Lane Primary School is a mixed community school located in Higher Blackley, Manchester, with a current enrolment of 425 pupils and a capacity of 472. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment, as evidenced by its participation in the National Nurturing Schools Programme. With a significant percentage of students (60.7%) eligible for free school meals, Crab Lane aims to provide equitable educational opportunities for all children.
The curriculum at Crab Lane is broad and balanced, covering essential subjects such as English, Maths, Science, and the Arts, alongside modern foreign languages and personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on reading for pleasure and offers various enrichment opportunities, including trips and visitors to enhance learning experiences.
Crab Lane Primary School values community involvement and encourages parental engagement through open communication and school tours for prospective families. The school promotes healthy eating and provides resources to support children’s well-being, ensuring a holistic approach to education. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Crab Lane is broad and balanced, covering essential subjects such as English, Maths, Science, and the Arts, alongside modern foreign languages and personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on reading for pleasure and offers various enrichment opportunities, including trips and visitors to enhance learning experiences.
Crab Lane Primary School values community involvement and encourages parental engagement through open communication and school tours for prospective families. The school promotes healthy eating and provides resources to support children’s well-being, ensuring a holistic approach to education. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Administer Site (other)
- School Jotter (other)
- school website (other)
- Webanywhere (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
- 472
- Pupils
- 425
- Boys
- 210
- Girls
- 215
- FSM %
- 60.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-07-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 425 | 210 | 215 | 472 | 60.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 427 | 207 | 220 | 472 | 57.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 437 | 223 | 214 | 472 | 59.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 437 | 223 | 214 | 472 | 59.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 426 | 211 | 215 | 472 | 54.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 441 | 203 | 238 | 472 | 45.60 |
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