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
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.
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.
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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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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