St Paul's CofE Primary School

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

Manchester, M204PG Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
63.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 75.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
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
1 May 2013
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
St Paul's Road
Withington
Manchester, M204PG
Phone
1613595316
Website
stpaulswithington.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105498
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
St Paul's Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 4PG
Website
www.stpaulswithington.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
315 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
349
Free School Meals
36.1% (126 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
75.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
75.0 (+16.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.1 (4.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 109.0
2023 108.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
39
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
349 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Caring about Learning, Learning about Caring"

Love Hope Forgiveness Thankfulness Respect Justice

Church of England foundation school; welcomes and celebrates all religions and cultures; Christian values underpin our ethos.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Abi Lee emphasizing community, Christian values, inclusivity, high standards and the school’s status as a Gold UNICEF Rights Respecting School; invites visits and states places are available across the school.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

The Green Team The Digital Leaders The Sports Leaders The Reading Ambassadors The Worship Group Pupil One Voice

Sports

football hockey swimming

Facilities

Traverse Wall School Playground School Kitchen IT Equipment Sensory Room Outdoor play areas State of the art building

Curriculum Highlights

Maths and English are taught in ability sets from Year 1 onwards. Weekly music lessons (guitars, African drumming and steel pans) on a termly rotation. Weekly Mandarin lessons delivered by a specialist Chinese teacher. Foundation subjects taught through a 2-year cycle linked to main topics. Inclusive curriculum promoting equality and celebrating diversity. Reading and phonics: Little Wandle Revised Letters and Sounds; use of SeeSaw for learning records.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs 8:00–8:50am (EYFS/KS1) and 8:55am (KS2); sign-in in the school hall; no advance booking required; cost £2.40 per morning. Kidszone After School Care operates Mon-Fri in term time, 3:15–5:45pm in the school hall and outside play areas; holiday care runs during school holidays and charges apply (Full and half days). Fees for after school care and holiday care are listed on the site.

SEND Provision

The school provides inclusion and support for pupils with additional needs and SEND; resources to support SEND; a Rights Respecting School environment and related wellbeing provisions.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions to nursery/reception/Year 1-6 are managed by Manchester Local Authority. Priority for allocation is: Looked-after children or children in public care; children with exceptional medical or social needs; children who have a brother or sister already attending the school; children who live nearest to the school.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club costs £2.40 per morning. After School Care (Kidszone) fees are £12 per session. Holiday care is offered with full and half day options (full day £30, half day £17). See site for precise timings and payment details.

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