Armitage CofE Primary School
Manchester, M12 5NP · Manchester · primary school
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30th of 123 primary schools in Manchester we can score, 137 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.2/10 against 1,275 of them, against 3.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Armitage CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 7.0% achieved it, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 490 pupils against a stated capacity of 500. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage the transition for Year 6 pupils leaving the school?
What Ofsted said about Armitage CofE Primary School
Overview
Armitage CofE Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The report describes the school as a "happy school that is an oasis of calm," where pupils feel safe, valued, and well-supported. Leaders have maintained high aspirations for achievement, ensuring pupils are prepared exceptionally well to become responsible members of the community.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "excellent relationships" with staff and initiatives supporting their social, emotional, and mental health.
- The school provides "exceptional" inclusion and support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Language development is secured consistently well, with pupils reading with "fluency and understanding" by Year 6.
- Attendance is a high priority, with staff using "imaginative strategies" to engage families and reduce absence.
- Governors play a "highly effective role" in holding the school to account and setting high aspirations.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not defined "essential knowledge" well enough, meaning teachers are unclear about what pupils need to remember for future learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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