The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
41%
-21.0pp 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)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 187
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 37.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mr Gavin Shortall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Loxford Street, Hulme, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M15 6BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLoreto College
16 plus · 859m away
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester
Primary · 1.0km away
IncludEd Learning
Independent · 1.1km away
Webster Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Afifah School
Independent · 1.4km away
Manchester Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Manchester Hospital School
Special school · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Philip's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Philip's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Philip's Church of England Primary School?
St Philip's Church of England Primary School currently has 187 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Philip's Church of England Primary School take?
St Philip's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Philip's Church of England Primary School?
St Philip's Church of England Primary School is in Manchester, M15 6BT, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Philip's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Philip's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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