St Agnes C of E Primary School
Manchester, M13 0PE · Manchester · primary school
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96th 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 — 1.5/10 against 1,082 of them, against 1.4/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
St Agnes C of E Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% 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%. 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 (1.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Early Start Club, Manchester City in the Community, Cheerleading, Board games, and the Holiday Activity club. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 429 pupils against a stated capacity of 465. 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 steps are taken to improve attainment in the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about St Agnes C of E Primary School
Overview
The report describes St Agnes C of E Primary School as a place where pupils feel safe and behave well, with staff responding effectively to concerns. Leaders have developed an "ambitious" curriculum that ensures most pupils achieve well, supported by a strong focus on reading and personal development. The school has improved significantly since its previous inspection, with governors holding leaders to account for the quality of education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and clearly structured, with subject leaders ensuring a seamless flow from early years into Year 1.
- Teachers possess "secure knowledge" of their subjects and use assessment methods to help pupils retain learning in the long term.
- Reading is given high priority, with a "well-structured reading curriculum" enabling most children to read accurately and fluently by Year 6.
- Pupils benefit from "interesting and engaging activities," including museum visits and clubs, which broaden their understanding and promote tolerance.
- Staff receive effective training to identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), helping them achieve well.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure younger pupils with reading difficulties are provided with books that "more closely match their phonics knowledge" to develop fluency.
- Leaders should continue developing strategies to help pupils in a minority of subjects embed knowledge "successfully in their long-term memory."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with robust systems for reporting concerns, detailed records, and staff who are well-trained to recognise signs of abuse and neglect.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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