The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good 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
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 225
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 69.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- VANTAGE CE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Miss Emily Kirk
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Parkhouse Street, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 2JX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMusic Stuff
Independent · Very close
LTE Group
16 plus · 366m away
St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 615m away
All Saints Primary School
Primary · 976m away
Varna Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Gorton Brook School
Special school · 1.1km away
Progress Schools - Gorton
Independent · 1.3km away
Co-op Academy Belle Vue
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy?
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy currently has 225 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy take?
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy?
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy is in Manchester, M11 2JX, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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