St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester
Manchester, M8 5AB · Manchester · primary school
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99th 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 — 1.2/10 against 1,353 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| 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 Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. 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 (1.2 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in School Council, Science Ambassadors, Sports Leaders, Reading Ambassadors, Eco-Warriors, and Digital Leaders. Swimming is offered as a sport, and trips include visits to the Manchester Museum, Quarry Bank Staircase House, and the Owl Workshop.
Getting in
The published school roll is 413 pupils against a stated capacity of 454. 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to engage students in the named clubs like Science Ambassadors? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 413?
What Ofsted said about St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester
Overview
St Anne’s RC Primary School is described as having a “loving, community feel” where pupils are “happy and safe.” Leaders have implemented an “ambitious, well-thought-out curriculum” that supports most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to achieve well. The school maintains high expectations for behaviour, resulting in a calm environment where pupils show “positive attitudes to their learning.”
Strengths
- Leaders provide “effective guidance to teachers” on teaching knowledge, helping pupils learn new subject content securely.
- Teachers carry out “effective checks on pupils’ learning” and use this information to correct misconceptions through helpful feedback.
- Leaders “promote a love of reading,” ensuring pupils experience a range of literature, including classic authors and poetry, often enhanced with drama.
- Pupils with SEND have their needs “identified and assessed early,” with teachers adapting curriculum delivery to ensure positive outcomes.
- Staff benefit from strong team spirit, with leaders taking “appropriate action to help staff to manage their well-being.”
Areas to improve
- Some staff do not deliver the phonics programme and catch-up support as leaders intend, hindering some pupils from reading fluently as soon as they should. Leaders must ensure staff have the skills and support to teach phonics consistently well.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff and governors being “well trained” and “highly vigilant,” implementing clear systems and taking “swift and robust action” in response to welfare concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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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