St Cuthbert's RC Primary School
65%
Capacity
227
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About St Cuthbert's RC Primary School
St Cuthbert'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 227 pupils on roll, operating at 65% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Cuthbert's RC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher M Lawrence, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8488th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 59th out of 122 in Manchester.
St Cuthbert's RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 75 applications for 23 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
St Cuthbert's RC Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 3 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Cuthbert's RC Primary School include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Gymnastics, Dance, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Gardening, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, St Cuthbert'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 | Heyscroft Road, Manchester, Manchester, M20 4UZ |
| Headteacher | M Lawrence |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 227 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.7% |
| School Capacity | 227 / 350 (65% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (10 Apr 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Apr 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8488th of 13,686
Nationally
1208th of 2,065
In North West
59th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
58%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
75
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Heyscroft Road, Manchester
Manchester, M20 4UZ
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