St Wilfrid's CofE Junior and Infant School
Manchester, M40 1GB · Manchester · primary school
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37th 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 — 7.8/10 against 330 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
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 Junior and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 3.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils take part in the Daily mile and can join the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 219 pupils against a stated capacity of 232. 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 working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about St Wilfrid's CofE Junior and Infant School
Overview
Pupils feel “embraced in the warmth” of this school, where they are “cared for and valued.” The inspection found that the school has successfully addressed previous concerns, delivering a “carefully designed an interesting and ambitious curriculum” that supports most pupils well. Leaders prioritise staff well-being while maintaining high expectations for achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils display “calm and sensible” behaviour and are “keen to learn,” with older pupils acting as positive role models.
- The curriculum is structured logically, breaking learning into “small sections” to ensure pupils acquire “essential knowledge.”
- Reading is a high priority; phonics is taught consistently, allowing children to “read confidently and fluently” from an early stage.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “identified early” and receive timely support to access the full curriculum.
- Staff are “extremely positive” about the school, appreciating initiatives that support their well-being and workload.
Areas to improve
- Attendance systems are “fragmented,” meaning too many pupils miss valuable learning; the school must improve collaboration with parents to increase attendance.
- The school lacks a clear overview of reading breadth for older pupils, who do not currently read the “wide range of books and authors” intended by the curriculum.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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