St Wilfrid's RC Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Manchester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Wilfrid's RC Primary School.

Hulme, M155BJ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
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
10 May 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Birchvale Close
Hulme, M155BJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105539
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Birchvale Close, Hulme, M15 5BJ
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Salford
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
224
Free School Meals
54.0% (121 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
69.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
112.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
7.9 (9.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 108.0
2023 108.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
25
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
224 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

"Care, Learn, Respect."

Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance

St Wilfrid's RC Primary School is a Catholic Christian environment inspired by, and rooted in, the values of the Gospel, where everyone is encouraged to grow in faith and moral responsibility.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to the family of St Wilfrid’s, where we believe that God is at the centre of everything that happens in our school. We are a Catholic school of just over 200 children located on the outskirts of Manchester City Centre. We pride ourselves on being a happy, caring and welcoming community, where the learning environment and the wide range of opportunities offered, help every child reach their full potential and make the most of the gifts and talents given to them by God. Our dedicated and committed team of clergy, staff and governors work closely together to make sure the children in our care are a respected part of our Christian community, one where they feel valued and secure.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Reading Council Eco Warriors Debating Club Football Club Netball Club Taekwondo Club Homework Club Breakfast Club

Sports

Football Netball Taekwondo

Facilities

Breakfast Club Homework clubs After-school clubs (Football, Netball, Film Club) Taekwondo Club

Curriculum Highlights

National Primary Curriculum alignment Core requirements of English, Mathematics and Science Integration of new technologies, programming and media into school life Emphasis on staying safe in a fast-developing online world

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

School opens for Breakfast Club each morning at 8:00am and is open for those attending school clubs until 3:45pm, with the exception of Friday when school is closed at 3:00pm.

SEND Provision

SEND provision is described in 'Our School Offer - SEND Report' and 'St Wilfrid's RC Primary School Special Educational Needs Policy 2025-2026'.

Financial Information

School meals cost £2.95 per day / £14.75 per week. Breakfast Club costs £1 per day (or £5 per week). The new Dolce catering system includes booking requirements (meals booked by 9am) and options for dinners or packed lunches.

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