St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden
Manchester, M22 4NR · Manchester · primary school
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95th 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 — 1.2/10 against 2,601 of them, against 1.6/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0% of pupils, 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 (1.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join dance, football, cricket, basketball, multi-skills, and hockey. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 340 pupils against a stated capacity of 347. 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 raise attainment from the current 43.0%?
What Ofsted said about St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden
Overview
St Wilfrid’s CofE Aided Primary School Northenden continues to be a good school, offering a "friendly and welcoming" environment where pupils are happy. The report highlights a strong community spirit, with older pupils developing "close bonds" with younger peers and staff fostering warm, trusting relationships.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a "well-considered curriculum" with a strong focus on communication, language, and a "highly effective phonics programme" in Reception.
- Staff "swiftly identify pupils who struggle with reading" and provide necessary additional help, ensuring these pupils receive support.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "supported well," with teachers successfully adapting learning activities to allow them to progress.
- The school has taken "suitable steps to improve pupils’ rates of attendance," particularly for disadvantaged pupils, through close work with parents.
- Pupils take pride in leadership roles, embodying values such as "forgiveness, compassion, and generosity" and contributing positively to the community.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not check carefully enough on pupils’ developing learning, meaning "misconceptions can persist over time," which hinders future learning.
- The school should train staff to "accurately identify errors in pupils’ understanding before moving their learning on" to swiftly rectify these issues.
Safeguarding
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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