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St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School

Manchester, M22 5EUPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
47%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#11,423
of 13,686 nationally

About St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School

St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School in Manchester is a state primary with a Roman Catholic character that is effectively full, with 237 pupils against a capacity of 236. The school serves a community with a notably high level of economic disadvantage: 36.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average for primary schools. Demand is strong, with 85 applications for 30 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.83. Of those, 31 were first-preference applications, and all 30 places went to first-preference families. This suggests a school that is popular within its catchment and faith community, but not so oversubscribed that it feels out of reach for families who meet the admission criteria. The school also offers nursery provision, which can be a practical entry point for local families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressCalve Croft Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, Manchester, M22 5EU
HeadteacherClaire Sherry
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils237
Free School Meals (FSM)36.3%
School Capacity237 / 236 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Mar 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, 24 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Forest SchoolSports HallPlaying FieldsICT SuiteLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingAthleticsRoundersNetballCricketFootballTennis

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubFilm ClubDramaEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:35

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

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St Elizabeth's Catholic 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.