The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 241
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 46.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mrs Cathy Quinn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Firbank Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 2YS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNewall Green Primary School
Primary · 449m away
Newall Green High School
Secondary · 552m away
Manchester Enterprise Academy
Secondary · 710m away
Haveley Hey Community School
Primary · 1.2km away
Baguley Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Benchill Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School currently has 241 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's Catholic Primary School take?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School is in Manchester, M23 2YS, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Peter's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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