St Clare's RC Primary School
99%
Capacity
444
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Clare's RC Primary School
St Clare's RC Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 444 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 450 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Clare's RC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Colette Howe, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7486th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 46th out of 122 in Manchester.
St Clare's RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 93 applications for 46 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Clare's RC Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Forest School, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Tennis, Dance, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Film Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 45.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, St Clare's RC 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 | Victoria Avenue, Manchester, Manchester, M9 0RR |
| Headteacher | Colette Howe |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 444 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 45.3% |
| School Capacity | 444 / 450 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Apr 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7486th of 13,686
Nationally
1063rd of 2,065
In North West
46th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
61%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed46
93
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
46 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Victoria Avenue, Manchester
Manchester, M9 0RR
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