Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
100%
Capacity
470
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 470 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Holy Trinity CofE Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Liz Fenlon, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 39% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12653rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 115th out of 122 in Manchester.
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 129 applications for 50 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 were first-preference applications.
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 7 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Holy Trinity CofE Primary School include Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Rounders, Netball, Dance, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Science Club, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 60.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Capstan Street, Manchester, Manchester, M9 4DU |
| Headteacher | Liz Fenlon |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 470 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 60.4% |
| School Capacity | 470 / 472 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (39%)
12653rd of 13,686
Nationally
1882nd of 2,065
In North West
115th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
39%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
42%
'23/24
39%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed50
129
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
50 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Capstan Street, Manchester
Manchester, M9 4DU
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