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St James' CofE Primary School Gorton

Manchester, M18 8LW · Manchester · primary school

Ofsted: Good · 2018 Mixed Primary Church of England
OfstedGood
Pupils457
FSM60.9%
KS2 expected48%

Catchment / designated area

Confirmed full 5-category oversubscription order (LAC, medical/social, siblings, recent movers, distance) has NO catchment-area criterion — pure straight-line distance tiebreaker.

Source: Manchester admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2018-02-14)

Overall effectiveness
Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes
Early years provision (where applicable)
Outstanding

Similar schools nearby

Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.

Abbey Hey Primary Academy 0.3 mi · Primary · Good Manchester, M18 8PF Sacred Heart RC Primary School 0.5 mi · Primary · Not judged Manchester, M18 7NJ Old Hall Drive Academy 0.5 mi · Primary · Good Manchester, M18 7FU Varna Community Primary School 0.6 mi · Primary · Not judged Manchester, M11 2LE St Clement's CofE Primary School 0.6 mi · Primary · Good Manchester, M11 1LR St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 0.8 mi · Primary · Inadequate Manchester, M12 5LZ

Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official Manchester admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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