Ladybarn Primary School

URN: 140137 • Manchester M20 4SR

Overview

Name
Ladybarn Primary School
URN
140137
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
KINGSWAY COMMUNITY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lisa Vyas (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
01614454898
Website
Visit
Address
Briarfield Road, Manchester M20 4SR

Summary

Ladybarn Primary School, located in the Withington area of Manchester, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 488 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 480. The school is part of the Kingsway Community Trust, which includes two other primary schools, fostering collaboration and shared resources. The Executive Headteacher, Lisa Vyas, has been leading the school since 1998, emphasising high academic achievement alongside emotional and social development.

The curriculum at Ladybarn is designed to engage students' interests and reflect the diverse cultural context of Manchester. It aims to develop not only academic skills but also strong communication abilities and social awareness. The school offers a range of innovative pastoral support programmes tailored to individual needs, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported in their learning journey.

Community engagement is a key focus at Ladybarn, with initiatives to involve parents in their children's education and personal development. The school has received the Leading Parent Partnership Award and provides various out-of-hours learning opportunities, including free after-school activities led by specialist staff. This commitment to nurturing both students and their families fosters a strong sense of community within the school.

Key details

LA
Manchester
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
KINGSWAY COMMUNITY TRUST
Capacity
480
Pupils
488
Boys
235
Girls
253
FSM %
43.30
Open date
2013-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 488 235 253 480 43.30
2024-09-11 479 232 247 480 40.90
2023-09-11 481 237 244 480 38.70
2022-09-11 481 237 244 480 38.70
2021-09-11 485 245 240 480 34.00
2020-09-11 489 237 252 480 32.50

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