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St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Manchester, M23 0BWPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
14 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School in Manchester is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary that is currently oversubscribed, a clear signal of local demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 39 applications for just 15 places, with 14 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.6. The school operates above its stated capacity of 210 pupils, with a current roll of 226, suggesting it is a popular choice among local families despite its Requires Improvement Ofsted rating. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 39.4%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools, indicating a catchment area with significant socioeconomic diversity. The school offers nursery provision for children from age three, and its religious character as Roman Catholic is likely a key factor for many families in the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressRackhouse Road, Manchester, Manchester, M23 0BW
HeadteacherSarah Yates
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils226
Free School Meals (FSM)39.4%
School Capacity226 / 210 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteSports HallGymnasiumMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingGymnasticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubGardeningChoirArt ClubFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.