The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
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.
12% 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 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 209
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 5.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- THRIVE CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST LTD
- Head
- Miss Victoria Rippon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Elm Grove, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6RL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeaver Road Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Catherine's RC Primary School
Primary · 555m away
The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College
Secondary · 722m away
Moor Allerton Preparatory School
Independent · 1.0km away
Parrs Wood High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
West Didsbury CE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Ewing School
Special school · 1.3km away
Manchester Muslim Preparatory School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Didsbury CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Didsbury CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Didsbury CofE Primary School?
Didsbury CofE Primary School currently has 209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Didsbury CofE Primary School take?
Didsbury CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Didsbury CofE Primary School?
Didsbury CofE Primary School is in Manchester, M20 6RL, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Didsbury CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Didsbury 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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