St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School
Manchester, M13 0DX · Manchester · primary school
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56th 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 — 7.5/10 against 1,802 of them, against 6.1/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| 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 Chrysostom's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% 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%, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in November 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in handball and football, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 410 pupils against a stated capacity of 465. 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 new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities? What specific support is offered to pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How is the after-school club structured for children needing wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School
Overview
St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School is described as a "diverse and vibrant school community" where pupils feel "safe and cared for." The report states that pupils' achievement is "typically secure," with strong progress in reading and mathematics, though writing standards are more variable. Leaders have established an "open culture" for safeguarding and provide effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those speaking English as an additional language.
Strengths
- Pupils become "fluent and accurate readers," with reading identified as a "strength of the school."
- Attendance has "risen steadily," with most pupils attending "regularly and on time."
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to school" and treat others with "respect."
- Leaders provide "high-quality pastoral support," helping pupils develop "emotional health and well-being."
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with English as an additional language are supported to "achieve well."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers are "fully equipped" to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities "equally well."
- Leaders should ensure "high standards of written work are upheld across the curriculum."
- Staff in the early years should avoid expecting children with "less well-honed skills" to complete tasks before they are ready, which can lead to "frustration."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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