The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 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
- 246
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 52%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mr Carl McIver (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
Vale Street, Clayton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 4WR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorth Vale School
Independent · 489m away
Seymour Road Academy
Primary · 782m away
Ravensbury Community School
Primary · 869m away
Education Youth Services
Independent · 1.3km away
Higher Openshaw Community School
Primary · 1.4km away
Manchester Road Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Droylsden Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Connell Co-Op College
16 plus · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Willibrord's RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Willibrord's RC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Willibrord's RC Primary School?
St Willibrord's RC Primary School currently has 246 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Willibrord's RC Primary School take?
St Willibrord's RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Willibrord's RC Primary School?
St Willibrord's RC Primary School is in Manchester, M11 4WR, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Willibrord's RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Willibrord's RC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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