The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 31% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
31%
-31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 233
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 51.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mr Paul Stephenson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2024 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
St. Mary's Road, Moston, Manchester, Lancashire, M40 0DF
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston?
St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston currently has 233 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston take?
St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston?
St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston is in Manchester, M40 0DF, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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