The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 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
- 451
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 60.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mrs Jenny McGarry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Inspection
December 2003 | Inspection
Location
Adscombe Street, Moss Side, Manchester, M16 7AQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Bede's College
Independent · 602m away
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
Primary · 745m away
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Primary · 845m away
Manley Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Seymour Park Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
William Hulme's Grammar School
All-through · Grammar · 1.3km away
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys
Independent · 1.3km away
Manchester Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School?
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School currently has 451 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School take?
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School?
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School is in Manchester, M16 7AQ, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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