Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Manchester, M9 4DU · Manchester · primary school
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119th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.4/10 against 782 of them, against 1.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school 'Requires improvement' in September 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 457 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 plan to improve attainment in reading, writing and maths following the 2024 inspection? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Overview
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School offers a "warm and nurturing environment" where pupils are happy and behave well. However, the school’s overall effectiveness and leadership require improvement because recent curriculum changes have not yet raised standards sufficiently, particularly in writing and reading for older pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy their learning and participate in popular clubs, such as sports, coding, and book club.
- Most pupils behave well, showing "kindness" and respect, with effective support for emotional regulation.
- The early years provision is strong, with children making good progress in communication and language skills.
- Staff create "warm and positive climates" for learning, fostering pupil confidence and well-being.
- Attendance is generally good, with swift intervention when absence rates rise.
Areas to improve
- Strengthen systems to monitor the impact of improvement strategies, as current evaluations are inconsistent.
- Raise standards in writing by addressing weaknesses in handwriting, spelling, and grammar.
- Ensure staff maintain high expectations and provide suitable adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Sharpen the approach to helping older pupils improve their reading fluency and comprehension.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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