Benchill Primary School
URN: 132241 • Manchester M22 8EJ
Overview
- Name
- Benchill Primary School
- URN
- 132241
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 46.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Steven Rooney (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01619983075
- Website
- Visit Benchill Primary School website
- Address
-
Benchill Road, Manchester M22 8EJ
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Summary
Benchill Primary School is a mixed foundation primary school located in Manchester, accommodating 503 pupils with a capacity of 574. The school serves a diverse community, with 65% of students eligible for free school meals. The school’s ethos is built on three core values: Conquering Challenges, Succeeding Together, and Celebrating Difference, which guide the development of positive attitudes and inquisitiveness among students.
The curriculum at Benchill is designed to be engaging and inclusive, catering to the individual needs of each pupil. It encompasses a wide range of subjects, including phonics, maths, science, and the arts, alongside opportunities for extracurricular activities such as music and theatre experiences. The school emphasizes both academic achievement and social and cultural growth, aiming to prepare students to be responsible citizens.
Benchill Primary School fosters a collaborative environment where pupils, parents, staff, and governors work together to support each child's development. The school encourages community involvement and offers various support services, including after-school clubs and special educational needs provisions, ensuring that all students can thrive.
The curriculum at Benchill is designed to be engaging and inclusive, catering to the individual needs of each pupil. It encompasses a wide range of subjects, including phonics, maths, science, and the arts, alongside opportunities for extracurricular activities such as music and theatre experiences. The school emphasizes both academic achievement and social and cultural growth, aiming to prepare students to be responsible citizens.
Benchill Primary School fosters a collaborative environment where pupils, parents, staff, and governors work together to support each child's development. The school encourages community involvement and offers various support services, including after-school clubs and special educational needs provisions, ensuring that all students can thrive.
Useful links
- Administer Site (other)
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- school website (other)
- Webanywhere (other)
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
- Manchester
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 574
- Pupils
- 503
- Boys
- 258
- Girls
- 245
- FSM %
- 65.00
- Open date
- 2000-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 503 | 258 | 245 | 574 | 65.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 531 | 280 | 251 | 574 | 67.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 537 | 270 | 267 | 574 | 69.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 537 | 270 | 267 | 574 | 69.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 523 | 264 | 259 | 574 | 64.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 542 | 271 | 271 | 574 | 54.40 |
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