St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
85%
Capacity
222
Pupils
3.6x
Demand
About St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 222 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 262 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy "Inadequate", the school is led by headteacher Anne O'Dwyer, it falls under Manchester local authority.
St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 54 applications for 15 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
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 Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Forest School, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Athletics, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Book Club, Science Club, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 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 | Ellenbrook Close, Manchester, Manchester, M12 5LZ |
| Headteacher | Anne O'Dwyer |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 222 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.0% |
| School Capacity | 222 / 262 (85% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
54
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ellenbrook Close, Manchester
Manchester, M12 5LZ
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