St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School

A good voluntary controlled school school in Manchester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School.

Manchester, M130DX Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
54.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 64.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
29 November 2016
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Lincoln Grove
Chorlton-on-Medlock
Manchester, M130DX
Phone
1612733621
Website
sjcfederation.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105491
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Lincoln Grove, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, M13 0DX
Website
www.sjcfederation.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
465 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
474
Free School Meals
29.9% (142 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
64.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 104.0
2023 103.0 102.0

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
53
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
474 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We dream the same dreams… and we dream them… together."

Christian values Rights Respecting British Values

Two schools with one Christian vision; ethos captured by 1 Corinthians 16:14: “Let all that you do be done in love.” The federation aims to serve the community with an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice; it is a Rights Respecting School and follows RE-related frameworks (Manchester Syllabus RE) alongside Christian distinctiveness.

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher G. Elswood welcomes families and describes two schools operating with one Christian vision, Rights Respecting status, and community involvement; notes breakfast club arrangements and invitations to visit.

Facilities

On-site swimming pool (temporary) Class libraries (reading provision)

Curriculum Highlights

Mastery approach to maths using Power Maths Read Write Inc (RWI) phonics programme with daily reading and a strong emphasis on reading for pleasure Modern Foreign Language (French) taught via Primary Language Network; KS2 aims to write a paragraph in French and conducts French culture days Reading for Pleasure with a diverse author-led reading spine, theatre visits, and regular author visits; extensive class libraries and home reading scheme Science curriculum mapped from EYFS to Year 6 with investigation and vocabulary development; links with local scientists and city context Geography curriculum emphasises locational knowledge, fieldwork, and development of geographical vocabulary; aims to inspire global citizenship Music curriculum designed with Charanga; ensemble and performance focus; links to Rights Respecting School; aspirational aims in music for KS1 and KS2 Eco-Schools programme with a Seven Step Framework enabling pupil-led environmental actions across topics Religious Education following Manchester Syllabus RE; aims to know about and understand major religions; promotes empathy, tolerance, and respectful discussion; Christian Distinctiveness is embedded; Silver Award noted in RE description

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Breakfast club offered; St John’s CE Primary = free breakfast club (booking in advance) from 8:10am for 30 minutes each school day. St Chrysostom’s CE Primary = free breakfast club (booking in advance) from 8:10am for 30 minutes each school day; early drop-off available from 7:45am with a £1.50 daily charge.

Admissions Criteria

Reception to Year 6 places; apply through Manchester City Council (online MCC Admissions Page); visits possible; some classes may be full but spaces become available as families move.

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