South Failsworth Community Primary School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11440 pupils

Paddock Lane, Failsworth, M35 0NYWebsite01616816351

Good440 pupilsAges 3–11

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Pupils440

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Pupils440

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Type

Community

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

440 / 420 (105%)

Head Teacher

Mrs Alison Murray

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Apr 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 65%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

5.1%

Absence rate

Avg 6.8%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.1%vs 6.8% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence10.5%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.4%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 12.3%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 4.5%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication30 pupils (41%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health16 pupils (22%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty11 pupils (15%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder6 pupils (8%)

Other4 pupils (5%)

Specific Learning Difficulty3 pupils (4%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (3%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 17

Teaching assistants (FTE)5

Support staff (FTE)8

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils440

Free school meals 16.1%

English as additional language 5.9%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British85.2%

Mixed White & Caribbean5.2%

Black African2.0%

Pakistani1.6%

White Other1.4%

Asian Other0.9%

Indian0.7%

Mixed White & Asian0.7%

Other0.5%

Mixed Other0.5%

Chinese0.5%

Black Other0.2%

Unclassified0.2%

Bangladeshi0.2%

Mixed White & African0.2%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 8Least deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Jun 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Spending Per Pupil

£6,160

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,240 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,518

Support staff£1,331

Premises£296

Energy£138

Learning resources£231

Income per pupil£5,993

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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