St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
95%
Capacity
225
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 225 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emily Kirk, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4645th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 122 in Manchester.
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 70 applications for 29 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.9/5 from 13 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy include Art Studios, Library, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Choir, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 69.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, St Barnabas CofE Primary 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Parkhouse Street, Manchester, Manchester, M11 2JX |
| Headteacher | Emily Kirk |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 225 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 69.3% |
| School Capacity | 225 / 236 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4645th of 13,686
Nationally
672nd of 2,065
In North West
24th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
39%
'23/24
69%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
70
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Parkhouse Street, Manchester
Manchester, M11 2JX
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