The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 230
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mr Philip Trohear (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Vicars Road, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 9JA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmManchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls
Independent · Very close
Brookburn Community School
Primary · 506m away
Oswald Road Primary School
Primary · 536m away
St John's RC Primary School
Primary · 698m away
Stretford Grammar School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Longford Park School
Special school · 1.1km away
Chorlton Park Primary
Primary · 1.2km away
Chorlton High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Chorlton CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chorlton CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chorlton CofE Primary School?
Chorlton CofE Primary School currently has 230 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chorlton CofE Primary School take?
Chorlton CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chorlton CofE Primary School?
Chorlton CofE Primary School is in Manchester, M21 9JA, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chorlton CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chorlton 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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