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The Deans Primary School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
person Mr David Nightingale (Headteacher)
corporate_fareKINGS ACADEMY TRUST
location_onManchester, M27 5TD
language Visit Website phone 01614643170
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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

451

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Demand Ratio

1.1x

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The Deans Primary School is a Academy converter primary school in Manchester, serving ages 3-11. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

The Deans Primary School is an academy converter in Manchester, Salford, admitting pupils aged 3-11. It is part of KINGS ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 451 pupils on roll, of whom 22% are eligible for free school meals.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 21.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

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Ofsted History

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Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

2 Evaluations
S5 Inspection EIF
Outstanding
Education
Outstanding
Behaviour
Outstanding
Development
Outstanding
Leadership
Outstanding
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None EIF
Outstanding
Education
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No Judgement
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No Judgement
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Outstanding

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