Didsbury CofE Primary School

A good academy converter school in Manchester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Didsbury CofE Primary School.

Manchester, M206RL Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

73

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
73.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 86.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
72.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 17.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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
22 November 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Elm Grove
Didsbury
Manchester, M206RL
Phone
1614457144
Website
thrive-dce.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142265
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Elm Grove, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6RL
Website
www.thrive-dce.com
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THRIVE CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST LTD
Capacity
236 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
225
Free School Meals
7.0% (16 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.9% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.9%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
86.0 (+27.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.4 (6.1 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.1 (2.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 108.0
2023 108.0 110.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Didsbury CofE Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 108.0 110.0
2024 108.0 108.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

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
225 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

"Belonging, Believing, Becoming"

Belonging Believing Becoming

Church of England primary school with strong links to the Parish of St James and Emmanuel; daily collective worship in school; part of Thrive CE Academy Trust.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Head of School Victoria Rippon highlighting the school’s Belonging–Believing–Becoming ethos, and a warm, inclusive, broad curriculum.

Facilities

Library Nursery with its own playground Drama stage (for performances) New computers (Computers; PTA funded) Outdoor provision equipment for Nursery and Reception

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced National Curriculum across core subjects; emphasis on a broad curriculum including trips, after-school clubs and residential trips British Values & SMSC development integrated through the curriculum (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club opens at 7.30am; Afternoon Club closes at 6.00pm. Wrap-around care provided by Didsbury CE Kids Club.

SEND Provision

SEND policies and procedures are available on the Policies page; includes SEND Information Report and Local Offer; SEND Identification Procedure.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery Admissions: 26 places; 30 Hour Provision; intake for Sept 2026; Application forms include Nursery Application Form; Local Authority (Manchester LA) application; Faith Leader's Reference Form for Faith Leader category; visits arranged via school. Reception Admissions: 1-form entry; intake of 30 children into Reception each year; requires two-part application process via school form and LA; admissions coordinated with Manchester City Council; appeals via Manchester City Council. Appeals timetable and admissions policy available on site.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Not listed Bursaries: Not listed

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