Manchester Communication Primary Academy

StatePrimary

GoodPrimaryAges 4–11426 pupils

49 Parkstead Drive, Harpurhey, M9 5QNWebsite01612028989

Good426 pupilsAges 4–11

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Pupils426

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

426 / 420 (101%)

Head Teacher

Mr Alex Reed

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Mar 2023

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

6.0%

Absence rate

Avg 6.4%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

6.0%vs 6.4% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate6.0%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence19.5%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate4.3%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 17.1%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 4.7%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication54 (58%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health20 (22%)

Not Assessed8 (9%)

Specific Learning Difficulty3 (3%)

Physical Disability2 (2%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder2 (2%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 (1%)

Multisensory Impairment1 (1%)

Other1 (1%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 21

Teaching assistants (FTE)27

Support staff (FTE)39

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils426

Free school meals 67.6%

English as additional language 35.9%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British23.9%

Black African16.2%

Pakistani14.1%

Black Other11.0%

Other9.2%

Mixed Other8.2%

Asian Other5.9%

Mixed White & African3.1%

White Other2.6%

Unclassified1.6%

Indian1.4%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.9%

Gypsy/Roma0.5%

Black Caribbean0.5%

White Irish0.2%

Chinese0.2%

Bangladeshi0.2%

Mixed White & Asian0.2%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Sept 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingBRIERLEY STATUE IN QUEENS PARK TO WEST OF PARK ENTRANCEGrade II Listed

Spending Per Pupil

£6,495

total expenditure per pupil

£-905 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,698

Support staff£1,612

Premises£210

Energy£65

Learning resources£341

Income per pupil£7,041

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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