Briscoe Lane Academy

URN: 138653 • Manchester M40 2TB

Overview

Name
Briscoe Lane Academy
URN
138653
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
WISE OWL TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Claire Hall (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01616811783
Website
Visit
Address
Briscoe Lane, Manchester M40 2TB

Summary

Briscoe Lane Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Manchester, with a current enrolment of 641 pupils, significantly exceeding its capacity of 315. The school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where children can discover their talents and develop essential life skills. The ethos is built around the values of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. (Resilience, Empathy, Self-awareness, Positivity, Excellence, Communication, and Teamwork), which guide the school's philosophy and daily practices.

The curriculum at Briscoe Lane Academy is designed to support the holistic development of each child, encouraging them to embrace their strengths and work on areas for improvement. The school prioritises high expectations and aims to remove barriers to learning, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background.

Community involvement is highly valued, with the school striving to build strong partnerships between parents, carers, and staff. The leadership team, led by Executive Principal Mrs. C. Hall, is committed to creating a collaborative environment where every child and family feels supported and empowered to achieve their best.

Key details

LA
Manchester
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
WISE OWL TRUST
Capacity
315
Pupils
641
Boys
318
Girls
323
FSM %
67.70
Open date
2012-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-02-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Greater Manchester

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 641 318 323 315 67.70
2024-09-11 635 314 321 315 63.80
2023-09-11 642 311 331 315 61.40
2022-09-11 642 311 331 315 61.40
2021-09-11 607 302 305 315 54.70
2020-09-11 606 292 314 315 53.80

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