South Failsworth Community Primary School

URN: 105656 • Manchester M35 0NY

Overview

Name
South Failsworth Community Primary School
URN
105656
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Vicki Foy (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01616816351
Website
Visit
Address
Paddock Lane, Manchester M35 0NY

Summary

South Failsworth Community Primary School, located in Manchester, serves a mixed-gender population of 440 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. As a community school, it emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment, aiming to inspire lifelong learners through its mission statement. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education, with a focus on fostering curiosity and critical thinking in students.

The curriculum at South Failsworth is designed to engage pupils in a variety of subjects, with a strong emphasis on history. The school implements a progressive history curriculum that encourages students to explore significant events and figures from both local and global contexts. This curriculum not only develops historical knowledge but also critical skills such as enquiry, communication, and problem-solving.

In addition to academic learning, South Failsworth prioritizes the well-being of its students through various support systems, including special educational needs (SEND) provisions and a focus on behaviour for learning. The school fosters a sense of community and encourages parental involvement, with events such as open mornings and evenings for prospective families.

Key details

LA
Oldham
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
440
Boys
235
Girls
205
FSM %
16.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-04-17
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 440 235 205 420 16.30
2024-09-11 450 234 216 420 16.70
2023-09-11 442 230 212 420 15.80
2022-09-11 442 230 212 420 15.80
2021-09-11 447 231 216 420 14.40
2020-09-11 446 231 215 420 9.50

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