New Moston Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Manchester for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 124 of its 487 pupils (25.5%) were getting SEN support and 22 (4.5%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 487 pupils
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Manchester.
25.5% get SEN support
124 of 487 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
4.5% have an EHC plan
22 of 487 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication94
- Social, emotional and mental health35
- Moderate learning difficulty8
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia6
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 487 (places for 590)
- Headteacher
- Mr Peter Stewart
- Free school meals
- 41.9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Manchester
- School reference (URN)
- 105432
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Manchester council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Graded by area, November 2024; school remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (February 2023)
Inspected in November 2024. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, February 2023).
Contact and getting there
Moston Lane East, New Moston, Manchester, M40 3QJ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Spring Brook Academy Special school · Ages 4–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
- SMS Changing Lives School Independent · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.8 miles
- The Hathershaw College Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted report card (2026) 2.2 miles
- Richmond Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 2.2 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 13.9%, EHC plans 3.8% 0.3 miles
- St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 16.2%, EHC plans 2.1% 0.5 miles
- St Matthew's RC High School Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 14.2%, EHC plans 4.2% 0.5 miles
All mainstream schools in Manchester SEND schools in Manchester
Questions about New Moston Primary School
How many pupils at New Moston Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 124 of the 487 pupils (25.5%) were getting SEN support and 22 (4.5%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at New Moston Primary School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (94 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (35 pupils) and moderate learning difficulties (8 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at New Moston Primary School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at New Moston Primary School?
Through Manchester council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to New Moston Primary School?
You can ask for New Moston Primary School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does New Moston Primary School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is The Hathershaw College, about 2.2 miles away.
Where is New Moston Primary School?
Moston Lane East, New Moston, Manchester, M40 3QJ, in Manchester.
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