St Willibrord's RC Primary School
Manchester, M11 4WR · Manchester · primary school
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34th 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 836 of them, against 5.9/10 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 | 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 Willibrord's RC 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, 6.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers an Activity Club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 230 pupils against a stated capacity of 256. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the weekly Activity Club?
What Ofsted said about St Willibrord's RC Primary School
Overview
St Willibrord’s RC Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils "flourish" and "love to come to school each day." Leaders maintain high aspirations for learning and behaviour, fostering a welcoming environment where children feel safe, happy, and valued. The school is praised for its effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, who benefit from "warm and nurturing relationships" and persevere in their learning.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "engaging" and carefully structured to help pupils remember key knowledge, particularly in English and mathematics where teachers check understanding effectively.
- Reading is taught consistently well, with staff providing high-quality support so that struggling pupils "quickly catch up" and older pupils read "fluently and with good expression."
- Staff identify pupils’ needs swiftly and work with external agencies to ensure timely support, allowing pupils with SEND to enjoy learning alongside classmates.
- Pupils demonstrate strong behaviour, showing "care and consideration towards each other" and embodying the school’s values and ethos.
- Leaders deal with bullying "swiftly and effectively," ensuring pupils feel safe and respected within the community.
Areas to improve
- Leaders and governors must check the implementation of recently changed subjects to ensure pupils "know more and remember more over time," as the impact of these changes has not yet been measured.
- Assessment strategies in subjects with recent curriculum refinements are "less well developed," meaning leaders should ensure consistent assessment methods so teachers can verify that pupils’ learning is secure.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders leaving "no stone unturned" to ensure pupils are well cared for and staff quickly spotting any risks of harm or neglect.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 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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