St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
Manchester, M16 7AQ · Manchester · primary school
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33rd 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 — 5.4/10 against 504 of them, against 3.7/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art and Craft, Dance, Choir, Book, Cooking, Film, Skateboarding, and Writing clubs. Sports include tennis, dodge ball, football, and karate. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 470 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 to bridge the gap between the current 58.0% attainment rate and the national median? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Outstanding Ofsted rating?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “immensely proud” of their diverse community and demonstrate “superb behaviour” and “excellent attitudes towards learning.” Leaders maintain “exceptionally high expectations” for achievement, which pupils consistently meet or exceed, resulting in a “broad and balanced curriculum” that prepares them wholeheartedly for future learning.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully ordered to help them to know and remember more over time,” with staff delivering content with “considerable expertise.”
- Reading is a clear priority; skilled staff ensure children “get off to the very best start possible,” with most pupils becoming “confident and fluent readers by the end of Year 2.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support, enabling them to “successfully learn the same broad and exceptional curriculum as their peers.”
- Attendance rates are “extremely high,” supported by “comprehensive pastoral support” that empowers parents and carers.
- Staff wellbeing is valued, with leaders avoiding overloading staff when allocating tasks, leading to “overwhelmingly positive” feedback from employees.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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