Bazley Road, Northenden, Manchester M22 4FL
10 simple reasons to choose Northenden Community School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Northenden, Manchester.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Northenden Community School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Manchester and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles. One of the 10 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Manchester LEA.
On average, 29.7 pupils per class and 23.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 14% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Pupils go on to one of 15 secondary schools, the Manchester Health Academy being the most popular.
Subjects are taught separately, coordinated within themes, and with cross-curricular linking when appropriate. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 14% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2019.
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Moor Allerton Preparatory School (1.3 miles); Withington Girls' Junior School (2.7 miles); Stella Maris School (3 miles).
State Primary Schools
Didsbury Church of England Primary School (1.8 miles); Gatley Primary School (1.9 miles); Worthington Primary School (2.1 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Withington Girls' School (2.7 miles); Manchester High School for Girls (3.4 miles); Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys (3.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
Sale Grammar School (2.8 miles); William Hulme's Grammar School (3.5 miles); Priestnall School (3.6 miles).