Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester
84%
Capacity
402
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester
Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 402 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester "Good", the school is led by headteacher N Malone, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10389th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 84th out of 122 in Manchester.
Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester is a popular choice with families — it received 91 applications for 43 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 41 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester include Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Library, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cricket, Rounders, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 55.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Culcheth Lane, Manchester, Manchester, M40 1LU |
| Headteacher | N Malone |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 402 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 55.0% |
| School Capacity | 402 / 480 (84% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Oct 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (51%)
10389th of 13,686
Nationally
1528th of 2,065
In North West
84th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
51%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
51%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed43
91
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
41 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Culcheth Lane, Manchester
Manchester, M40 1LU
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