Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

A requires improvement voluntary controlled school school in Manchester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Holy Trinity CofE Primary School.

Manchester, M94DU Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

38

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
33.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 39.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
2 July 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Capstan Street
Blackley
Manchester, M94DU
Phone
1612051216
Website
holytrinity.manchester.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105488
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Capstan Street, Blackley, Manchester, M9 4DU
Website
www.holytrinity.manchester.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
472 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Manchester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
469
Free School Meals
59.2% (278 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
39.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 103.0
2023 100.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
52
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
469 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together we make a difference"

Love Peace Forgiveness Wisdom Friendship Truth

Holy Trinity is a Church of England primary school. The Christian ethos statement states a commitment to values such as love, peace, forgiveness, wisdom, friendship and truth; the school aims to welcome all children and families irrespective of faiths and beliefs, and to deliver a curriculum that combines academic rigour with sensitivity and opportunities to develop awe and wonder.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School. The headteacher, Liz Fenlon, introduces the school as friendly with strong parish and community links, aiming to provide a safe, happy and memorable learning journey. The message highlights high standards, a stimulating curriculum, partnership with families, and the goal of helping children become confident, independent learners under the mission 'Together we make a difference'.

Curriculum Highlights

Reading: a reading journey with key skills (Phonological awareness, Fluency, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Reading for Pleasure); daily phonics in EYFS and KS1 with fully decodable books; Accelerated Reader; guided reading in KS1 and whole-class discussions in KS2; three-questions approach to reading; vocabulary development across the curriculum. Writing: Literacy Tree as the writing scheme; a progressive curriculum with regular assessment; handwriting progression; writing taught through text as context; emphasis on spelling, grammar, and audience-aware writing; writing progression maps available (Y1–Y6). Maths: White Rose as the curriculum spine with NCETM resources; concrete-pictorial-abstract approach; fluency, reasoning and problem solving in every lesson; EYFS linked to Development Matters and NCETM Mastering Number. PSHE: weekly PSHE across years 1–6; uses Manchester Healthy Schools curriculum including Growing and Changing Together for RSE; links to British Values and UNICEF Rights of the Child; well-being and emotional literacy emphasis. Curriculum structure: curriculum intent emphasizes coherent sequences, big ideas, links across subjects, and revisiting objectives to support long-term memory; emphasis on enquiry, awe and wonder, and spiritual development embedded across curriculum.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

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