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
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.
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.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- MCC LA RSE Statement (download)
- Trustees' Report to Parents 2023-24 (download)
- Pupil Premium Strategy (download)
- PE & Sports Funding (download)
- Our latest Newsletter (download)
- Children's Charter (download)
- RSE In Key Stage 1 (download)
- Trade Union Facilities Reporting (download)
- British Values (download)
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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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