St Augustine's CofE Primary School
Manchester, M40 8PL · Manchester · primary school
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45th 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 — 7.1/10 against 387 of them, against 4.7/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| 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 Augustine's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% 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 May 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Art Ambassadors club and play tag rugby, badminton, football, and athletics. Trips include Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester Airport, and Formby Beach. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 188 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine?
What Ofsted said about St Augustine's CofE Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St Augustine’s CofE Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a school where pupils are “cared for by nurturing staff” and benefit from “excellent relationships” with adults. Overall, the school sustains its previous “good” rating through strong curriculum delivery and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils make “strong progress” across the curriculum and “attain well in reading, writing and mathematics.”
- There is a “consistently strong programme for phonics” with effective support for those needing help to catch up.
- Pupils’ “personal development is central to everything that the school does,” including skills for everyday life and mental health.
- The school demonstrates “low levels of persistent absence” through clear systems to support attendance.
- Governors “know their school exceptionally well” and provide a “strong strategic overview” to challenge the school.
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of subjects” and sometimes in the early years, “key knowledge... is not communicated well enough,” meaning pupils are not always clear on prior learning.
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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