The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 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
- 184
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 39.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Head
- Mrs Tina Birds (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hamilton Street, Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 7PT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAfifah School
Independent · Very close
SMS Changing Lives School
Independent · 537m away
Seymour Park Community Primary School
Primary · 817m away
IncludEd Learning
Independent · 847m away
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
Primary · 972m away
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
Primary · 1.1km away
Manley Park Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Kings Road Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Alphonsus RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Alphonsus RC Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Alphonsus RC Primary School?
St Alphonsus RC Primary School currently has 184 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Alphonsus RC Primary School take?
St Alphonsus RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Alphonsus RC Primary School?
St Alphonsus RC Primary School is in Manchester, M16 7PT, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Alphonsus RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Alphonsus 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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