The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp 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)
104
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.
13% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 334
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 27.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- THRIVE CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST LTD
- Head
- Mrs Helena Miller
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Patterdale Road, Northenden, Manchester, M22 4NR
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden's Ofsted rating?
St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden?
St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden currently has 334 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden take?
St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden?
St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden is in Manchester, M22 4NR, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden have a sixth form?
No, St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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