Summary

School name
Cheetwood Primary School
Address
Waterloo Road, Manchester, M8 8EJ
School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
Age range
3 to 11
Size
216 pupils enrolled
Website address
http://www.cheetwood.manchester.sch.uk/ (opens in new tab)

About Cheetwood Primary School

Cheetwood Community Primary School is a one form entry primary school located on the north side of Manchester, but within very close walking distance of the city centre. It is a community school which values each child as an individual. The school prides itself on working with its children and families, each step of the way, to support them on their learning journey. The school culture is rooted in a shared understanding of 'The Cheetwood Way'. An approach that drives our actions, decisions and aspirations.
The school has a diverse and inclusive community, this is reflected in the values and ethos of the school. The School is currently a UNICEF Silver Rights Respecting School and is working towards Gold accreditation. The school's population represents a wide range of communities and religions, 90% of pupils are from minority ethnic backgrounds with 31 different minority groups being represented in the school. 82% of pupils speak English as an additional language, 34 different languages are represented in the school.
The school is situated on the junction of two major roads into/out of the city. Manchester Prison (formerly Strangeways) is 200 metres away and the school is largely surrounded by industrial and retail units. Cheetwood is very close to both the Salford and Bury borders. The school feeds a wide range of different high schools within 3 different local authorities.
During the Ofsted inspection in July 2024, inspectors judged that the school was 'Good' in all areas. The inspectors highlighted the strength of relationships between pupils and staff:
'Warmth and respect shine through the interactions between pupils and staff in this happy school.'
The report also highlighted the pride children have in their school and the school community:
' Pupils are proud of the diversity of their school community. They enjoy opportunities to celebrate each other’s cultural heritage. The school also provides a raft of carefully considered opportunities for pupils to learn about and explore the local area. Pupils said that this helps them to feel proud of where they live.'
The inspectors also highlight work done in early years to help build the foundations of language and communication as well as the structure and development of the Curriculum. (please see full report)
The school has a high percentage of children who are eligible for free school meals and a significant proportion of the school population are also in receipt of pupil premium funding.
17.6% of learners at Cheetwood have ‘additional support’ for high levels of special educational needs. This is slightly below the national average but is increasing rapidly.
The school’s rates of transience is very high, this is broadly due to movement within the community and is in line with other schools in the local area. In spite of regular changes to the pupil population, pupil behaviour is consistently good. High mobility has not acted as a barrier to learning or disrupted lessons but in fact the consistently good behaviour has greatly supported the inclusion of new pupils into the school community.
On entry to nursery, outcomes are well below that expected of rising 4-year olds. Records of achievement and profile data show that children enter nursery with very low starting points in basic key skills.
The school has a strong partnerships with parents/carers, and offers a wide range of support and learning opportunities for our parents and families. Parents/carers rarely need to raise a concern or issue with the school but when this does occur records and logs show that matters are resolved quickly and satisfactorily.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Location and map

Waterloo Road, Manchester, M8 8EJ

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