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St Brigid's RC Primary School

Manchester, M11 3DRPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
43%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
#12,164
of 13,686 nationally

About St Brigid's RC Primary School

St Brigid's RC Primary School in Manchester is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its standing among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 67 applications for just 22 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.05, with all 21 first-preference applicants offered a spot. This demand is notable given the school's current pupil count of 232 exceeds its official capacity of 207, meaning it is already operating above its intended size. The school serves a community with high levels of disadvantage: 61.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, far above the national average. As a Roman Catholic primary, it admits children from ages 3 to 11, with nursery provision available. Headteacher Julie Miles leads a mixed-gender state school in the Manchester local authority, where it sits within a competitive landscape of 137 similar primary schools.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressGrey Mare Lane, Manchester, Manchester, M11 3DR
HeadteacherJulie Miles
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils232
Free School Meals (FSM)61.2%
School Capacity232 / 207 (112% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryDining HallForest SchoolGymnasiumPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballGymnasticsFootballRoundersCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubFilm ClubCodingGardening

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:55

Source: st-brigids.manchester.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Brigid's RC 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.