The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding 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
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 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
- 478
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Mr Michael Platt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Vicars Hall Lane, Worsley, Manchester, M28 1HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHighlea Secondary School
Special school · 332m away
Boothstown Methodist Primary School
Primary · 350m away
St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common
Primary · 832m away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 996m away
Ellenbrook Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Garrett Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
James Brindley Community Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Ash Field School
Special school · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Andrew's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Andrew's CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Andrew's CofE Primary School?
St Andrew's CofE Primary School currently has 478 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Andrew's CofE Primary School take?
St Andrew's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Andrew's CofE Primary School?
St Andrew's CofE Primary School is in Manchester, M28 1HS, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Andrew's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Andrew's 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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