St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Manchester, M22 0NT · Manchester · primary school
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92nd 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 — 1.8/10 against 2,028 of them, against 1.9/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (1.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 665 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 core subjects? What specific activities are available within the breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a happy school with a strong sense of community, where pupils embody the vision to ‘always accept a challenge’ and have a ‘love for learning.’ Relationships between adults and pupils are positive and caring, and most pupils achieve well across the curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils work hard, take part in lessons enthusiastically, and are proud of their work.
- Teaching of fundamental skills in English and mathematics is a priority, with staff modelling vocabulary effectively to help children talk with confidence.
- The school has addressed previous weaknesses in phonics and writing through targeted staff training and external specialist support.
- Teachers are adept at checking pupil understanding and reshaping lessons to help pupils secure important knowledge and skills.
- Pupils have a strong sense of right and wrong, understanding concepts such as prejudice and diversity, and make positive contributions to the local community.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the most important knowledge and skills needed as a basis for future learning are not well considered, meaning pupils’ knowledge does not build as well as it could.
- The school should ensure that the curriculum in all subjects is coherent, so pupils learn the essential knowledge they need for future learning.
Safeguarding
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 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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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