Didsbury CofE Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Address | Elm Grove, M20 6RL |
| School Website | www.didsbury-pri.manchester.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1614457144 |
| URN | 142265 |
School Census
| Total | 238 |
| Girls/Boys | 120/118 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.4%/49.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 11.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 14 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/11/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 22/11/2022 | Good |
| 11/11/2008 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 22/11/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 11/11/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21 |
| Reading | 110.0 |
| Maths | 108.0 |
| Reading Progress | 2.7 |
| Writing Progress | 1.3 |
| Maths Progress | 1.8 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 93% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 37% |
| Reading | 110.0 |
| Maths | 110.0 |
| Reading Progress | 2.9 |
| Writing Progress | 1.5 |
| Maths Progress | 2.9 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 29% |
| Reading | 111 |
| Maths | 110 |
| Reading Progress | 2.9 |
| Writing Progress | 1.9 |
| Maths Progress | 2.3 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 172 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 60 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 194 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 61 |
| As third preference | 64 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 219 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 64 |
| As third preference | 62 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 165 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 64 |
| As third preference | 48 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.52% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 170 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 199 |
| As First Preference | 35 |
| As second preference | 78 |
| As third preference | 65 |
| Total Offers Made | 31 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 158 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 51 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 178 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 59 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 180 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 67 |
| As third preference | 51 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 3% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 76% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 34% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 14% |
| no | 86% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 9% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 60.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 12% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 68.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
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