The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 489
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 46.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mrs Gaynor Stubbs (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Rostron Avenue, Ardwick, Manchester, M12 5NP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPlymouth Grove Primary School
Primary · 792m away
St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester
Primary · 936m away
St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Rodney House School
Special school · 1.1km away
St Peter's RC High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Stanley Grove Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Cambian Birch House School
Independent · 1.4km away
Manchester Hospital School
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Armitage CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Armitage CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Armitage CofE Primary School?
Armitage CofE Primary School currently has 489 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Armitage CofE Primary School take?
Armitage CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Armitage CofE Primary School?
Armitage CofE Primary School is in Manchester, M12 5NP, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Armitage CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Armitage CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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