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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Manchester, M22 0NTPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
51%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
65 1st-choice / 66 places
Ranking
#10,491
of 13,686 nationally

About St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

St Anthony's Catholic Primary School in Manchester is a significantly oversubscribed Roman Catholic state primary, drawing 124 applications for just 66 places in the 2025/26 admissions round. With 65 first-preference offers made, demand clearly outstrips supply. The school currently houses 700 pupils against a capacity of 630, meaning it is operating well above its intended size. Its intake reflects a diverse socioeconomic profile: 34.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure notably higher than the national average for primary schools, though not out of step with the Manchester local authority context. The school provides nursery provision for children from age three, feeding into the main school from Reception through to Year 6. As a faith school, its admissions criteria will prioritise Catholic families, which, combined with the oversubscription, makes it a competitive choice for those within the faith community.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressDunkery Road, Manchester, Manchester, M22 0NT
HeadteacherElisabeth Simmons
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils700
Free School Meals (FSM)34.9%
School Capacity700 / 630 (111% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Mar 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (26 Mar 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketNetballTennisCross CountryGymnasticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChessArt ClubDramaEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.