St Andrew's CofE Primary School
71%
Capacity
319
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Andrew's CofE Primary School
St Andrew's 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 319 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Andrew's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Hannah Large, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1897th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 122 in Manchester.
St Andrew's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 80 applications for 30 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Andrew's CofE Primary School include Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Library, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Football, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Art Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, St Andrew's 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 | Broom Avenue, Manchester, Manchester, M19 2UH |
| Headteacher | Hannah Large |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 319 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.9% |
| School Capacity | 319 / 450 (71% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 7 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1897th of 13,686
Nationally
240th of 2,065
In North West
6th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
78%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
80
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Broom Avenue, Manchester
Manchester, M19 2UH
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