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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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