St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Manchester, M19 2UH · Manchester · primary school
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63rd 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 — 4.5/10 against 1,487 of them, against 3.5/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
St Andrew's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers sports before and after school, along with an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 298 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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 literacy? What specific activities take place during the before-school sports session?
What Ofsted said about St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Overview
St Andrew's CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy a happy and supportive environment. The report highlights that students feel respected and safe, with staff maintaining high expectations for behaviour and learning.
Strengths
- Pupils are "safe at school" and respond well to high behavioural expectations, with bullying being "rare" and "tackled decisively".
- The curriculum is "carefully designed" in most subjects, enabling teachers to build on prior learning so pupils gain a "rich body of knowledge".
- Effective phonics teaching ensures children develop letter-sound awareness quickly, with "effective extra support" provided for those finding reading difficult.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified early and "access the same curriculum as their peers", achieving well.
- Leaders promote pupils' wider development through a "rich offer" within the curriculum, including projects on mental health and leadership.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum is not clear enough, with "too many facts" included, causing some pupils to struggle recalling essential knowledge.
- A small group of pupils are "persistently absent", missing out on learning; leaders must engage more effectively with parents to ensure regular attendance.
- The breadth of after-school clubs has not been restored to pre-pandemic levels, with some parents expressing a desire for more activities.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear systems to identify at-risk pupils and staff receiving up-to-date training.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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