James Brindley Community Primary School

URN: 105918 • Manchester M28 7HE

Overview

Name
James Brindley Community Primary School
URN
105918
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
74.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Chris Moore (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Parr Fold Avenue, Manchester M28 7HE

Summary

James Brindley Community Primary School, located in Manchester, is a mixed community school with a current enrollment of 253 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 250. The school is part of The LINK Education Trust, which fosters collaboration among mainstream and special schools to ensure all students receive a high-quality education. The school aims to create a warm and caring environment where each child is valued and encouraged to develop their individual talents.

The curriculum at James Brindley is designed to be broad, balanced, and challenging, focusing on both academic and personal development. It promotes creativity and aspiration, ensuring that children enjoy learning while acquiring essential skills and knowledge. The school places significant emphasis on the teaching of history, encouraging students to engage with the past through a progressive curriculum that develops both substantive and disciplinary knowledge.

James Brindley Primary School actively promotes British values, such as democracy, mutual respect, and tolerance, through various initiatives, including a school council and collaborative projects. The school is committed to building strong relationships with parents and the wider community, fostering a sense of responsibility and resilience among its pupils.

Key details

LA
Salford
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
250
Pupils
253
Boys
126
Girls
127
FSM %
6.30
Open date
Close date
2023-12-31
Last Ofsted
2016-11-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 253 126 127 250 6.30
2024-09-11 253 126 127 250 6.30
2023-09-11 250 129 121 250 6.80
2022-09-11 250 129 121 250 6.80
2021-09-11 249 114 135 250 6.00
2020-09-11 251 111 140 250 5.20

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