St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Manchester, M22 5EU · Manchester · primary school
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87th 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 — 2.4/10 against 1,984 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% 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 (2.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join basketball, football, netball, tag rugby, cheerleading, and cross country clubs. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 227 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 strategies are used to help students progress to the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils at St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary School “enjoy coming to school” and are described as “confident and well mannered.” The inspection found that the school provides a “highly ambitious” curriculum that supports strong academic achievement, particularly in reading, alongside effective personal development. Overall, the school is judged to be providing a good quality of education with effective leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “positive attitudes to their learning” in “calm and purposeful” classrooms.
- The school has a “sharp focus” on improving curriculum quality, leading to strong progress in reading and phonics.
- Children in the early years “get off to a strong start” and develop a “love of learning through curiosity.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified early and “achieve well” with adapted learning.
- Staff benefit from a “strong culture of teamwork” and support regarding workload management.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the school has not “clearly defined the important knowledge” pupils should learn, making it difficult to check retention.
- Pupils have a “limited knowledge of the fundamental British values” and do not fully understand how these prepare them for life in modern Britain.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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