Business Details
22 Years
experience
Inclusive Primary School in Manchester | Ashbury Meadow
Ashbury Meadow Primary School is a vibrant, multicultural Unicef Rights Respecting institution dedicated to nurturing every child's potential. Established in 2004, we provide a holistic education through a bespoke curriculum that emphasizes problem-solving, global awareness, and personal development. Our inclusive ethos ensures that children with SEND needs are fully integrated into mainstream education, supported by specialized resource provisions. With extensive outdoor learning spaces, including a sensory garden and wild woods area, we prioritize experiential education to enrich cultural capital.Our partnerships with organizations like Manchester City Football Club enhance physical education and healthy lifestyles. Recognized with the Sainsbury's Platinum Sports Award and Manchester Sports Award for School of the Year, we combine academic excellence with character development to prepare students as rights-respecting global citizens.
Services
Primary Education
SEND Support
Outdoor Learning
Sports Programs
Nurture School Provision
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We are a Unicef Rights Respecting School with Gold accreditation.
- Our curriculum emphasizes outdoor learning and global citizenship.
- We provide specialized SEND support with four dedicated provisions.
- We partner with Manchester City FC for sports and healthy lifestyles.
- Awarded Sainsbury's Platinum Sports Award and Manchester Sports Award.
Associations and certifications
- Unicef Rights Respecting School
- Nurture School UK
- Sainsbury's Platinum Sports Award
What people say
Inclusive environment
Dedicated staff
Excellent SEND support
Nurturing atmosphere
Strong community links
Services
Primary Education
We provide comprehensive primary education for children aged 3-11, following a bespoke curriculum that integrates academic subjects with personal development. Our approach emphasizes problem-solving, global awareness, and cultural capital through cross-curricular learning. With two-form entry and small class sizes, we ensure individualized attention to nurture every child's potential.
SEND Support
Our school offers specialized support for pupils with SEND needs through four dedicated provisions: two Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and two Communication, Language, and Interaction (CLI) units. We prioritize inclusion by enabling access to mainstream education while providing tailored interventions to meet individual requirements.
Outdoor Learning
We emphasize learning outside the classroom with extensive grounds featuring an outdoor classroom, sensory garden, wild woods area, and activity zones. These spaces support curriculum delivery across subjects while developing practical skills, environmental awareness, and physical well-being through hands-on experiences.
Sports Programs
Our sports programs partner with Manchester City FC's City in the Community initiative to deliver coaching, healthy lifestyle education, and competitive tournaments. We were awarded Sainsbury's Platinum Sports Award and Manchester Sports Award for School of the Year, reflecting our commitment to physical development and community engagement.
Nurture School Provision
As an accredited Nurture School, we prioritize mental health and emotional well-being through targeted interventions. Our approach combines academic support with social-emotional development, creating a safe environment where children develop resilience, positive relationships, and self-confidence to thrive in education and life.
People
Mr N. Long
Interim Headteacher
Mr Long leads Ashbury Meadow with a focus on inclusive education and curriculum innovation. He champions rights-respecting practices and oversees strategic partnerships to enhance learning opportunities for all pupils.
Mrs Eve Peters
Main Contact
Mrs Peters manages school administration and serves as the primary point of contact for parents and stakeholders. She ensures operational excellence and effective communication across the school community.
M. Fuller
SENDCO
M. Fuller coordinates special educational needs provision, overseeing four dedicated SEND units. She works closely with teachers and external partners to implement personalized support strategies for children with diverse needs.
K. Greenough
Pastoral Lead
K. Greenough oversees pastoral care initiatives, focusing on student well-being and family support. She implements programs to address social-emotional challenges and promote a positive school environment.
Babajide Lawal-Shekoni
Chair of Governing Body
Babajide Lawal-Shekoni chairs the governing body, providing strategic oversight and ensuring compliance with educational standards. He brings expertise from his role as a consultant at Jacobs Engineering Consultancy in Manchester.
Questions
What makes Ashbury Meadow a Rights Respecting School?
We embed UNICEF's principles into daily practice, teaching children about their rights and responsibilities while fostering mutual respect across our diverse community.
How does the school support children with SEND needs?
We have four specialized provisions and integrate SEND pupils into mainstream classes with tailored support from trained staff and external partners.
What outdoor learning opportunities are available?
Our grounds include a sensory garden, wild woods area, outdoor classroom, and sports facilities that support cross-curricular learning and physical development.
How does the school involve parents?
We maintain regular communication through newsletters, parent evenings, and workshops while encouraging participation in school events and decision-making.
What partnerships enhance the curriculum?
Our partnership with Manchester City FC provides sports coaching, healthy lifestyle programs, and access to professional facilities for tournaments and events.
How does the school prepare children for secondary education?
We collaborate with local high schools on transition programs and provide a rigorous curriculum focused on academic skills and personal development for future success.
Reviews (1)
Qype User Jscwa
Jan 19, 2009
Report
A new primary school that two other primary schools combined together to form. The previous schools, Bank Meadow and Ashbury had joined together and formed Ashbury Meadow. The results really depends on each students but the grades so far has been excellent. Especially since its a new school, most of the facilities and equipments and brand new. They have a playground for nursery and reception, one for key satge 1 and another one for key stage 2. At the end of the playgrounds are 3 football pitches. This school also has tyres for students to play on, near the grass area. It also has a girls changing
