St Ann's RC Primary School
Manchester, M32 8SH · Trafford · primary school
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46th of 55 primary schools in Trafford we can score, 63 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 the 3,508 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 3.2/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Ann's RC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6 out of 10 among them, against 3.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir and Mass Music Group, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 415 pupils against a stated capacity of 463. 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 activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum integrate the choir and Mass Music Group into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about St Ann's RC Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that aspects of the school’s work “may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection,” triggering a future graded inspection. While pupils are generally happy and achieve well in reading and mathematics, inconsistencies in curriculum delivery mean they “do not learn well enough in some of the curriculum.”
Strengths
- Pupils “achieve well in reading and mathematics” and develop a “first-rate grasp” of literature, including Shakespeare.
- The school “identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively,” ensuring they access the same curriculum and achieve well.
- Pupils benefit from a “wide range of extra opportunities,” including leadership roles, clubs, and cultural events like talent shows.
- Staff receive helpful training, and the governing body “uses its expertise to keep a close eye on the school’s work.”
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure pupils build a “secure understanding of essential information” in subjects where curriculum planning lacks clarity.
- Learning activities, including in the early years, must consistently “match its intended curriculum” so pupils learn as well as they could.
- The school should strengthen engagement with stakeholders to address concerns regarding the effectiveness of responses to “pupils’ behaviour and issues of bullying.”
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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