Pike Fold Primary School
URN: 105470 • Manchester M9 8QP
Overview
- Name
- Pike Fold Primary School
- URN
- 105470
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachael Farnell-Hill (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01617023669
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Old Market Street, Manchester M9 8QP
Summary
Pike Fold Primary School is a community school located in Blackley, Manchester, catering to a mixed-gender population of 451 pupils with a capacity of 459. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The ethos of the school emphasizes a strong values system that underpins all aspects of school life, fostering a sense of community both within the school and in the wider Blackley area.
The curriculum at Pike Fold is designed to be creative and engaging, promoting not only academic progress but also the social, emotional, and physical development of each child. The school offers a specialist resource provision known as The ARC, which supports children with Autism and Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). This provision is staffed by trained professionals who work collaboratively with therapists to cater to the specific needs of these children while integrating them into mainstream classes whenever appropriate.
Pike Fold Primary School prides itself on its dedicated team of staff who strive to create a positive and stimulating learning environment. The school aims to equip its students with the skills and resilience needed to navigate future challenges, ensuring they leave as lifelong learners ready to shine in their endeavours.
The curriculum at Pike Fold is designed to be creative and engaging, promoting not only academic progress but also the social, emotional, and physical development of each child. The school offers a specialist resource provision known as The ARC, which supports children with Autism and Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). This provision is staffed by trained professionals who work collaboratively with therapists to cater to the specific needs of these children while integrating them into mainstream classes whenever appropriate.
Pike Fold Primary School prides itself on its dedicated team of staff who strive to create a positive and stimulating learning environment. The school aims to equip its students with the skills and resilience needed to navigate future challenges, ensuring they leave as lifelong learners ready to shine in their endeavours.
Useful links
- Governors' information (governance)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (sen)
- Our School Calendar (calendar)
- Admission Arrangements (other)
- Family Support & Early Help (other)
- Mental Health & Wellbeing (other)
- Ofsted Reports (other)
- Key Stage 2 Results (other)
- Behaviour Policy (other)
- Speech and Language Difficulties (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
- 459
- Pupils
- 451
- Boys
- 211
- Girls
- 240
- FSM %
- 42.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 451 | 211 | 240 | 459 | 42.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 452 | 213 | 239 | 459 | 39.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 454 | 218 | 236 | 459 | 38.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 454 | 218 | 236 | 459 | 38.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 452 | 220 | 232 | 478 | 33.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 472 | 236 | 236 | 478 | 28.60 |
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