Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester
Manchester, M40 1LU · Manchester · primary school
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52nd 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 — 6.0/10 against 745 of them, against 4.2/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Guitar Club and Key Stage 2 Choir, and participate in the Diocesan Singing Project, Manchester's 'Big Sing', and the Irish Festival. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 387 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 support is available for those aiming for the higher standard? How does the after-school club integrate with the academic curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester
Overview
Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester continues to be a good school, where pupils feel “well cared for and welcome.” Leaders have set “higher aspirations” for learning, resulting in a calm and orderly environment where students are “keen to learn” and achieve well.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “calm and orderly” conduct, are “respectful of one another,” and feel safe, with misbehaviour dealt with effectively.
- Leaders have redesigned the curriculum to build on prior learning, ensuring pupils “recall their learning well” and can explain their thinking using subject-specific vocabulary.
- There is a “strong focus on developing children’s understanding of language and communication skills” in the early years, with effective support for most pupils finding reading difficult.
- Staff are positive about the school’s vision and value opportunities to improve practice, while governors offer “effective challenge and support.”
- Pupils enjoy a “diverse range of clubs” and extra-curricular activities that promote personal development, such as resilience.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND have more opportunities to practise blending letters to achieve reading fluency.
- Leaders should define the essential knowledge in a small number of subjects where it is currently unclear, so pupils can build more effectively on prior learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to be vigilant and pupils knowing how to keep themselves safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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