The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 89% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
89%
+27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 231
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 15.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Mrs Nichola Potts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Holly Avenue, Worsley, Manchester, M28 3DW
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Christ The King RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Christ The King RC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christ The King RC Primary School?
Christ The King RC Primary School currently has 231 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christ The King RC Primary School take?
Christ The King RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Christ The King RC Primary School?
Christ The King RC Primary School is in Manchester, M28 3DW, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christ The King RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Christ The King RC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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