The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 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
- 331
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 35.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Miss Abigail Lee (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Paul's Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 4PG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBridgelea Pupil Referral Unit
Pupil referral unit · Very close
St Cuthbert's RC Primary School
Primary · 478m away
Ewing School
Special school · 800m away
West Didsbury CE Primary School
Primary · 807m away
Shawgrove School
Special school · 992m away
Ladybarn Primary School
Primary · 994m away
Cavendish Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Birches School
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Paul's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Paul's CofE Primary School?
St Paul's CofE Primary School currently has 331 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paul's CofE Primary School take?
St Paul's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Paul's CofE Primary School?
St Paul's CofE Primary School is in Manchester, M20 4PG, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Paul's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Paul'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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