St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Manchester, M23 2YS · Manchester · primary school
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54th 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 — 5.0/10 against 1,647 of them, against 4.0/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 6.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 256 pupils against a stated capacity of 249. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? How has the school maintained its Good rating since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Peter’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a caring community where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders maintain high expectations for achievement, including for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, resulting in well-organised learning and strong progress in reading.
Strengths
- Pupils feel part of a "family in this caring school community" and develop "caring relationships with each other and with staff."
- The curriculum is organised into "carefully ordered steps," enabling teachers to help pupils build on existing knowledge securely.
- Staff prioritise reading, ensuring children get off to a "flying start" through phonics and regular story-time sessions.
- Leaders identify pupils with SEND quickly and adapt curriculum delivery to ensure they are "fully included in lessons."
- Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour, are "kind and courteous," and take pride in leadership roles such as running the school library.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not checked that teachers are delivering the curriculum effectively, meaning they lack oversight of how well pupils learn in these areas.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough, creating gaps in their curriculum knowledge; leaders should review strategies to improve attendance.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff receive regular training and leaders are proactive in following up concerns with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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