The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 402
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 37.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Miss Julia Kinch (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
School Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 7BJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodlands
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Beech Street Community Primary School
Primary · 440m away
Holy Cross and All Saints RC Primary School
Primary · 459m away
Lewis Street Primary School
Primary · 605m away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 734m away
New Park School
Special school · 744m away
St Patrick's RC High School
Secondary · 788m away
New Park Academy
Academy · 790m away
Questions parents ask
What is Godfrey Ermen Memorial CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Godfrey Ermen Memorial CofE Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Godfrey Ermen Memorial CofE Primary School?
Godfrey Ermen Memorial CofE Primary School currently has 402 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Godfrey Ermen Memorial CofE Primary School take?
Godfrey Ermen Memorial CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Godfrey Ermen Memorial CofE Primary School?
Godfrey Ermen Memorial CofE Primary School is in Manchester, M30 7BJ, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Godfrey Ermen Memorial CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Godfrey Ermen Memorial 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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