St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
108%
Capacity
226
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 226 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Yates, it falls under Manchester local authority.
St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 15 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 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 St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy include Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Gymnastics, Tennis, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Gardening, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 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 | Rackhouse Road, Manchester, Manchester, M23 0BW |
| Headteacher | Sarah Yates |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 226 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.4% |
| School Capacity | 226 / 210 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
2025/26Oversubscribed15
39
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Rackhouse Road, Manchester
Manchester, M23 0BW
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