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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Drumbeat (other)
- M40 2TB (other)
- Wise Owl Trust (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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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