The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 36% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 19 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 222
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 36%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Anne O'Dwyer
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Ellenbrook Close, Gorton, Manchester, M12 5LZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCo-op Academy Belle Vue
Secondary · 696m away
Progress Schools - Gorton
Independent · 711m away
St Peter's RC High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Rodney House School
Special school · 1.3km away
Richmond Park School
Special school · 1.5km away
Stanley Grove Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Dean Trust Ardwick
Secondary · 1.6km away
Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy currently has 222 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy take?
St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is in Manchester, M12 5LZ, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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