St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
100%
Capacity
237
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 237 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Claire Sherry, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11423rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 97th out of 122 in Manchester.
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 85 applications for 30 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.2/5 from 4 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 Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School include Forest School, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Rounders, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Film Club, Drama, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, St Elizabeth's Catholic 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 | Calve Croft Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, Manchester, M22 5EU |
| Headteacher | Claire Sherry |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 237 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.3% |
| School Capacity | 237 / 236 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)
11423rd of 13,686
Nationally
1680th of 2,065
In North West
97th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
47%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
47%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
85
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Calve Croft Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester
Manchester, M22 5EU
Calve Croft Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester
Manchester, M22 5EU
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