The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 412
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 15.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- THRIVE CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST LTD
- Head
- Mr Kieran Roberts
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Central Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M20 4ZA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEwing School
Special school · Very close
Cavendish Primary School
Primary · 415m away
Shawgrove School
Special school · 440m away
The Birches School
Special school · 800m away
Moor Allerton Preparatory School
Independent · 806m away
Manchester Muslim Preparatory School
Independent · 918m away
St Cuthbert's RC Primary School
Primary · 954m away
Lancasterian School
Special school · 974m away
Questions parents ask
What is West Didsbury CE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
West Didsbury CE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Didsbury CE Primary School?
West Didsbury CE Primary School currently has 412 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Didsbury CE Primary School take?
West Didsbury CE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Didsbury CE Primary School?
West Didsbury CE Primary School is in Manchester, M20 4ZA, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Didsbury CE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, West Didsbury CE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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