St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
111%
Capacity
700
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 700 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Anthony's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Elisabeth Simmons, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10491st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 86th out of 122 in Manchester.
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 124 applications for 66 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 65 were first-preference applications.
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 72% recommending the school (72 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Anthony's Catholic Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Netball, Tennis, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Art Club, Drama, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, St Anthony's Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Dunkery Road, Manchester, Manchester, M22 0NT |
| Headteacher | Elisabeth Simmons |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 700 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.9% |
| School Capacity | 700 / 630 (111% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Mar 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (51%)
10491st of 13,686
Nationally
1540th of 2,065
In North West
86th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
51%
Expected Standard
1%
Higher Standard
'22/23
49%
'23/24
51%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
72 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed66
124
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
65 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Dunkery Road, Manchester
Manchester, M22 0NT
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