Birchfields Primary School

URN: 130380 • Manchester M14 6PL

Overview

Name
Birchfields Primary School
URN
130380
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
50.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Michael Cooke (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01612243892
Website
Visit
Address
Lytham Road, Manchester M14 6PL

Summary

Birchfields Primary School is a community school located in Manchester, catering to a mixed-gender population of 625 pupils, with a capacity for 720. The school prioritises inclusivity and equality, ensuring that all students are treated as individuals and provided with tailored educational experiences. Core values such as respect, resilience, honesty, and kindness underpin the school's ethos, fostering a supportive environment for both learning and personal development.

The curriculum at Birchfields is designed to be broad and balanced, integrating core subjects with creative disciplines like art, music, and physical education. The school emphasises hands-on learning through practical work, investigations, and play, enriched by external visits and community involvement. This approach aims to engage students and enhance their educational experience.

Birchfields Primary actively involves parents and the wider community as partners in education, promoting a sense of belonging and collaboration. The school is committed to maintaining high standards of behaviour and achievement, creating a secure and nurturing atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially.

Key details

LA
Manchester
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
720
Pupils
625
Boys
330
Girls
295
FSM %
56.60
Open date
1995-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 625 330 295 720 56.60
2024-09-11 640 333 307 720 45.50
2023-09-11 676 345 331 720 40.80
2022-09-11 676 345 331 720 40.80
2021-09-11 688 351 337 720 38.50
2020-09-11 716 360 356 720 27.70

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