St Paul's CofE Primary School
Manchester, M20 4PG · Manchester · primary school
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16th 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 — 8.8/10 against 1,986 of them, against 7.5/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Paul'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%. For the higher standard, the figure was 17.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join hockey and football teams, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 329 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 breakfast club operate for children arriving early? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about St Paul's CofE Primary School
Overview
St Paul’s CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "warm and welcoming" environment where pupils are "proud and happy." Leaders have designed a "broad, creative and ambitious curriculum" that prepares pupils well for the next stage of their education, with staff fostering strong, supportive relationships.
Strengths
- Pupils treat others with "kindness and respect," behaving well and feeling safe due to strong systems for resolving incidents.
- The curriculum is well-organised, with leaders defining essential knowledge in many subjects and ensuring pupils encounter a "broad and ambitious range of texts."
- Staff are effective in identifying and meeting the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Leaders provide diverse opportunities for pupils to develop interests, including sports, arts, and a school newspaper.
- Governors have the necessary skills to "support and challenge the work of leaders," while staff value professional development opportunities.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not clearly defined the essential knowledge pupils should learn, hindering teachers’ clarity on content.
- There are inconsistencies in teaching early reading, with some staff using approaches that do not align with pupils’ previous learning, slowing progress.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear reporting systems and proactive engagement with external agencies to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 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
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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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